Oil leak won't go away :(

[mr.utility at highstream.net (David Utley)]

Some cars have allen head bolts, some have six point bolts...  I now have the 
allen head bolts myself...
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Regards,
David Utley
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Quoting L F <rocco16v@netzero.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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