TwinTurbo.NET: Nissan 300ZX forum - I can kinda see your point...
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I can kinda see your point...
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zstod
on March 24, 2010 at 8:22 PM
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Simply b/c it isn't a permanent joint & it will give the
posted by Ashman2k2
on March 24, 2010 at 07:47 PM
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True It isn't a permanent joint, but how often does it need taken apart?
Lock washers didn't work for me thus the loctite. I used red loctite on
other exhaust bolts on my previous z also, and had no issues backing the
nut off at a later date...
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Thread lock question. While driving my TT I thought I
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240Z FeO2
15:04:27 03/24/10
Maybe they just weren't tight enough, just a thought (n/m)
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toykoz32
15:08:25 03/24/10
2nd, did you re-check them a few months after installation?
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vorpalZ
15:14:33 03/24/10
Checking and retightening a while after installation
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240Z FeO2
15:39:00 03/24/10
Try red locktite
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zstod
15:39:42 03/24/10
Not a good idea (n/m)
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Ashman2k2
16:50:59 03/24/10
Can u enlighten me as to why? (n/m)
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zstod
19:32:17 03/24/10
Simply b/c it isn't a permanent joint & it will give the
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Ashman2k2
19:47:45 03/24/10
I can kinda see your point... -
zstod
20:22:39 03/24/10
Typically you dont use lock washers on heat cycled parts
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Bernie (NoVA)
00:12:24 03/25/10
Get the right bolts, call specialty Z.
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greyzx
20:06:31 03/24/10
The red loctite softens up when heated over 300+*
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canyoncarver
20:40:49 03/24/10
You need aerospace K nuts...Used on planes...
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zorpman1
21:04:20 03/24/10
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