Re: Re: I need help! rounded off bolt

From: SS454454@aol.com
Date: Sat Jan 01 2000 - 23:46:59 EST


In a message dated 01/01/2000 8:28:44 PM !!!First Boot!!!,
stei0302@cs.fredonia.edu writes:

<< I've stripped a couple of wheel studs too. Maybe I'll look into
 those McGard lug nuts. I figured it was crappy studs, I didn't
 think of the nuts. Regarding anti-sieze on lug nuts: I've heard
 that you shouldn't do that because it lubricates the stud and nut
 and will throw off your torque values. (i.e. the torque wrench says
 100lb-ft, but maybe you're "really" torquing them down to 120...) ???
>>
if its use a closed end lug yeah ( if you glop the anti sieze compound on
it. a little goes a long way.) all you need is enough to coat the threads.
ive seen peoople slop it on like its cream cheeze on a bagel.



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