Date:         Tue, 14 May 2024 23:49:43 +0000
Reply-To:     Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
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From:         Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Upper Control Arm Camber Nut
Comments: To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
In-Reply-To:  <DBBB6797-0B04-4A79-9DC3-C1C576CBB296@comcast.net>
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 My only comment is about "Red Loctite".  To my knowledge, it takes a torch to dislodge should the need arise.  I recently (5 years ago!) installed a VanCafe aluminum Pressure tank; I needed to exchange fittings to fit my specific configuration with Subie 2.2 motor. VanCafe assured me that even though it looked like Red Loctite, it wasn't.  And they were exactly right.  It took a heft, but no torch.  Just be careful about which Loctite product you use.

    On Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 04:31:33 PM PDT, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:  
 
 Hi Jack,

        Two summers ago, after a lot of front end work was done I hade several nuts come loose resulting in clunks.  They were T# components installed by Dennis.  I think for some reason those lock nuts still need to be checked.  

Eric Caron 
85 Westfalia 



> On May 14, 2024, at 9:28 AM, Jack R <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Last summer my Upper Control Arm Camber nut came loose again, following a
> "profession" VW mechanic alignment.  It was totally disengaged, and the
> whole front end was loose.
> 
> So, I readjusted the Camber and ordered 2 new nuts from T3, as these nuts
> have distorted threads.  I used red lock-tight, and locked in the nut with
> the old nut.  I also torque over the recommended 54 ft. lbs, to about 65.
> 
> Here is a photo of the nuts.
> 
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/85aMKCzDoigRdfZi9
> 
> 
> 
> Everything seems solid, and checking with the list to see if anyone else has
> experienced this issue?
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> 
> 
> Jack R.
> 
> 84 Westy
> 
> N. of Detroit