old-git Moderator Points 657 Location Essex Car Elan & Robin Hood 30 June 2015 #1 http://www.dragracingscene.com/news/fasteners-furious/
davalav Pro Tuner Points 387 Location Essex, England Car Mini Cooper S R56 1 July 2015 #2 Steve, I had no idea there was such a science behind bolts! Thanks for the post, was a very good read indeed!
Steve, I had no idea there was such a science behind bolts! Thanks for the post, was a very good read indeed!
old-git Moderator Points 657 Location Essex Car Elan & Robin Hood 2 July 2015 #3 And this is the simple version Most bolts are fitted and tightened incorrectly, even by 'professional' garages. If a bolt is installed and tightened correctly there is no need to fit horrible spring washers, which actually do not work anyway.
And this is the simple version Most bolts are fitted and tightened incorrectly, even by 'professional' garages. If a bolt is installed and tightened correctly there is no need to fit horrible spring washers, which actually do not work anyway.
davalav Pro Tuner Points 387 Location Essex, England Car Mini Cooper S R56 2 July 2015 #4 Indeed. I always try to find the relevant information regarding torque settings for bolts.
old-git Moderator Points 657 Location Essex Car Elan & Robin Hood 2 July 2015 #5 There are two torques settings for each bolt, for dry and lubricated threads.