tegwin
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| posted on 4/6/08 at 02:54 PM |
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8.8 propshaft bolts?
Would I be ok using normal 8.8 M8 bolts and nylocks for securing my prop?
Obviously making sure they are not too loose or too tight
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02GF74
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| posted on 4/6/08 at 03:32 PM |
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I reckon so; it is the friction of the surfaces when clamped together that keeps the kaboodle in place; 8.8 is more than adequate.
if you look up the force required to sheer four 8.8 M8 bolts then it has to be much much much more than your engine can ever produce.
make sure you are using bolts (solid shank) and not set screws (threaded all the way).
and don't buy them from B&Q but proper bolt shop with marked heads.
[Edited on 4/6/08 by 02GF74]
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clairetoo
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| posted on 4/6/08 at 04:17 PM |
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I`d pay the extra few pence and use 10.8`s........have you seen what a flailing propshaft can do to a car (not to mention the driver/passengers
legs...)
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 4/6/08 at 05:00 PM |
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8.8's will probably shear off before you get to the specified torque.
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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flak monkey
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| posted on 4/6/08 at 07:34 PM |
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Mines held on with m10x1 8.8 bolts and its fine... 
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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Avoneer
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| posted on 4/6/08 at 08:09 PM |
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8.8 will be fine.
But use 10.9 socket caps instead.
They look nicer and will make you feel better.
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owelly
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| posted on 5/6/08 at 07:17 PM |
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I have used 8.8s and three diffs have let go and the bolts are still there!!
http://www.ppcmag.co.uk
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