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Author: Subject: Westfield SEi restoration - revamp/rethink
petroldiaries

posted on 18/8/18 at 08:41 AM Reply With Quote
Morning all, please see another new vid detailing my Westi progress for anyone interested.

https://youtu.be/tuxaxbqF3nw

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CosKev3

posted on 18/8/18 at 01:37 PM Reply With Quote
Have you used stainless steel bolts holding the wheel on?

Think I would rather have some hi tensile ones tbh,stainless is not very strong.

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petroldiaries

posted on 18/8/18 at 02:17 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by CosKev3
Have you used stainless steel bolts holding the wheel on?

Think I would rather have some hi tensile ones tbh,stainless is not very strong.


Really good point actually, I went like for like so I’m gonna check, if not I’m gonna swap them &#128077;

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Angel Acevedo

posted on 18/8/18 at 03:29 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by CosKev3
Have you used stainless steel bolts holding the wheel on?

Think I would rather have some hi tensile ones tbh,stainless is not very strong.


I get it, but if you are near the break point of the stainless steel bolts you have bigger problems...
At least in this application.

And to Petrol Diaries,
Permanent marker could have resolved the shiny edges without spending any more $$....
On the other side, the grommet thingies loog very good.
Keep them coming...





Beware of what you wish.. for it may come true....

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big_wasa

posted on 18/8/18 at 04:58 PM Reply With Quote
As above, your not going to be in a good place if your shearing 6 m6 bolts even if there low tensile.
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mcerd1

posted on 19/8/18 at 10:06 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by big_wasa
As above, your not going to be in a good place if your shearing 6 m6 bolts even if there low tensile.


A2-70 isn't totally useless - the 70 make them equivalent tensile strength to 7.* bolt (the A2 being corrosion equivalent to 304 stainless)
not that that makes them ideal - its still generally not a bad idea to avoid stainless on any safety critical points

my bigger concern would be that the countersunk holes could allow just a little extra slop, and the washers don't have anything to stop them sliding to make up for this except friction which can only come from the torque in the bolts which can't be too high given that they are stainless bolts into an alloy boss... (call me paranoid but I wouldn't be happy with that on my car)


also a bit late for you, but I never thought I'd be able to say this - ypu can get thoes washers cheaper on demon tweeks
https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/pro-bolt-countersunk-alloy-washer-pack-of-5-240920/

[Edited on 20/8/2018 by mcerd1]





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CosKev3

posted on 20/8/18 at 12:49 AM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by big_wasa
As above, your not going to be in a good place if your shearing 6 m6 bolts even if there low tensile.


Better safe than sorry

Stainless fittings should not be used on any steering/suspension mounting IMO

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big_wasa

posted on 20/8/18 at 03:17 PM Reply With Quote
I agree it’s not good engineering practice but I think the alloy washer cups over the counter sinks is worse.
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petroldiaries

posted on 18/9/18 at 09:06 PM Reply With Quote
Hi it's been a few weeks but I'm now in touching distance of an MOT. Please latest video below for anyone interested.

https://youtu.be/orxLhGfFjz0

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petroldiaries

posted on 2/10/18 at 11:27 AM Reply With Quote
I've been at it again, she looks like a different car now!!!! Video below for anyone interested

https://youtu.be/rvOejhHStxk

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