Subject	Also using lock washers on heated applications isnt a good
Posted by	Bernie (NoVA) on January 31, 2011 at 9:28 AM
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In Reply To	It appears you used grade 5 bolts and nuts on the back posted by Jim (Selin Design) on January 31, 2011 at 03:19 AM
Message	idea. The heat cycles will cause it to lose "spring" and allow the hardware to come loose. Bernie Bilski berniebilski@cox.net 1995 Nissan 300ZX TwinTurbo in Cobalt Green 1997 Nissan 240SX SE in Ultra Red ZCCNV #390 ~ ECZA #368
Follow Ups	Got some work done on the engine today - Drk93TT 18:40:38 01/30/11 Some better flowing inlet pipes would be nice. (n/m) - Wright (Ca) 19:20:27 01/30/11 True, Id still buy a set if they are available soon lol (n/m) - Drk93TT 19:27:32 01/30/11 Where did you source the thermal wrap - Boosted1 19:28:13 01/30/11 I had the same issue but within a few thousand miles. Need - Wright (Ca) 19:37:00 01/30/11 Summit Racing website - Drk93TT 19:38:58 01/30/11 You can get nylon caps that don't try out. (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 00:01:40 01/31/11 Where could one purchase these nylon caps? (n/m) - ZXRider 01:22:59 01/31/11 The local Lowes sells them - size assorted by color. (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 09:03:31 01/31/11 I used aluminum wire to do this: - Bernie (NoVA) 22:35:31 01/30/11 Is that mandatory to have with the SS oil lines? (n/m) - ZXRider 01:22:31 01/31/11 It's a good idea. (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 09:23:28 01/31/11 Thank you. That looks really good. - Boosted1 06:04:32 01/31/11 Right it's a sleave - it comes in various sizes. - Bernie (NoVA) 09:26:27 01/31/11 thats a really good idea with the aluminum wire Bernie (n/m) - KongZTT GT28RS MD 09:17:45 01/31/11 That looks identical to the routing of my oil line (n/m) - Drk93TT 22:06:29 01/31/11 Im so jealous - MrOzzie5183 19:31:40 01/30/11 Oh yeah, the other issue with the kit (in my case I suppose) - Drk93TT 20:33:09 01/30/11 It appears you used grade 5 bolts and nuts on the back - Jim (Selin Design) 03:19:36 01/31/11 Yea, dont forget Anti-seize lube on those and the 02. (n/m) - SkiFly01 08:39:14 01/31/11 Also using lock washers on heated applications isnt a good - Bernie (NoVA) 09:28:26 01/31/11 And you are correct - stock hardware is iconel, you should - Bernie (NoVA) 09:35:40 01/31/11 Thanks - Drk93TT 21:59:07 01/31/11 Good to hear, don't forget the nuts too (n/m) - Jim (Selin Design) 03:36:26 02/01/11
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