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Oil leak won't go away :(

Subject: Oil leak won't go away :(
From: rocco16v at netzero.net (L F)
Date: Thu Jan 22 07:34:05 2004
References: <W74072282136001074774235@mail.mailsnare.net>

I don't think we are talking about the same fastener.

Larry
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Doug C. 
  To: L F 
  Cc: Scirocco List 
  Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2004 4:23 AM
  Subject: Re: Oil leak won't go away :(

  The only problem with this, is that an allen key is the only tool i can get on the head of the bottom 2 bolts.  So "firmly snug" it will have to be...

  -Doug C. 

  >Sorry Davie, I disagree.
  >While the recommended torque on this nut is 18ft/lbs, as you sorta said, that is not "firmly snug" and you should definitely use a torque wrench on it.  To not do so is to risk those very fine threads.
  >Larry

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