Have never seen that. Good to know. Makes sense though. Anti-seize WILL make it easier for a nut or bolt to back off/out! In the aviation industry nuts and bolts in critical areas are locked in place by safety wire! On my old '68 Loaf, the CV joint bolts were bad to back out. I finally drilled the heads and safe-tied the things in place with safety wire ... no more loose bolts. John
On 1/8/2013 7:49 AM, David Beierl wrote: > At 02:59 AM 1/8/2013, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >> what does that actually mean 'reduces the required torque' ? > > It means that you are required to reduce the tightening torque by the > indicated factor to avoid over-torquing the bolt. > > Incidentally VW specifically warns to install lug bolts/nuts dry - > IIRC there is a sticker to that effect inside the rear hatch of mine. > > Yours, > David > |
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