omega 24 v6
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| posted on 11/6/05 at 03:38 PM |
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Brakes
OK i've been given a box of bits for the front suspension/brakes. The questions are:-
1. The locking tabs for locking the discs to hubs bolts is missing along with the bolts. Will they be OK with thread locker on them or is there
to much heat in the disc.
2. what grade of bolt to use 8.8 or 10.9
3. If I can't use thread locker can I wire them or should'nt I drill the heads.
4. Anyone got any websites on line for small bits and bobs like the aforementioned locking tabs/ hub nut castleated locking thingy's hub
nut washer with the pip for the keyway etc etc
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phelpsa
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| posted on 11/6/05 at 03:46 PM |
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Use as strong bolts as you can get.
Adam
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omega 24 v6
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| posted on 11/6/05 at 03:55 PM |
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Yep that makes sense but they are in shear not tension so does that make a difference
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phelpsa
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| posted on 11/6/05 at 04:19 PM |
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Just checked and mine are 12.9 allen head. Recommended by the local nut and bolt specialist.
Adam
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omega 24 v6
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| posted on 11/6/05 at 05:12 PM |
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how are they locked if they are allen screws.
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phelpsa
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| posted on 11/6/05 at 05:27 PM |
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What do you mean? How do I tighten them up?
Adam
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phelpsa
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| posted on 11/6/05 at 05:28 PM |
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P.S. they look like this:
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omega 24 v6
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| posted on 11/6/05 at 07:15 PM |
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no no
are they in with loctite or spring washers cause a locking tab plate would'nt work on these.
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phelpsa
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| posted on 11/6/05 at 07:21 PM |
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Ahh sorry they aren't in but loctite was suggested.
Adam
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DavidM
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| posted on 12/6/05 at 07:04 PM |
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It seems to me that despite the fact that it would have made economic sense for Ford to use Loctite on the bolts holding the discs on, they
didn't. So they must have had a damn good reason for using locking tabs.
I wouldn't argue with Ford.
David
Proportion is Everything
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