manifold bolts keep backing out
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manifold bolts keep backing out
these freaking bolts, no matter what i do, they keep backing out of the turbo manifold and causing me to loose boost and rip the metal gasket apart. They mount inverted and i can only get one nut on due to the design of the manifold. So far i've tried high grade steel Cap Allen head fasteners and thread lock, and I still lost another two.. And these [freak]ers are tight.. 100lbs + ..
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suggestions??
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Re: manifold bolts keep backing out (Coreymdean)
Have you tried lock washers? I had the same problem forever. I finally used the highest grade bolts I could buy plus the 2nd highest grade of locktight and then lock washers. I have no more problems with the bolts backing out.
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Re: manifold bolts keep backing out (B.)
I feel your pain, I just went through this and ended up with warped manifold flange. Be careful with 100 ft/lbs on a 12m MM nut. I snapped a stud off before and had a hell of a time getting it out.
Right now I am running on hi-temp thread lock and lock washers. Probably more like 40ft lbs. No problems yet :crosses fingers:
Something that was suggeted was to drill and safety wire each stud. Another suggestion was super hi-temp aerospace-grade thread locker, but I can only find it in quarts
Right now I am running on hi-temp thread lock and lock washers. Probably more like 40ft lbs. No problems yet :crosses fingers:
Something that was suggeted was to drill and safety wire each stud. Another suggestion was super hi-temp aerospace-grade thread locker, but I can only find it in quarts
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Re: manifold bolts keep backing out (B.)
If you can stud the manifold then use nuts and lock washers with red locktight on there shouldnt have a problem. Also hard to find but there are bolts out there that are kind of like a pipe thred and get wider toward the hex head so they lock in place. thats what saab uses on all their factory turbo cars and nothing loosens up
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Re: (INCNTRL4)
i think im going to tack the nuts to the top of the manifold provding i have room. Im going to have to take it apart tomorrow and have a look..
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Re: (tony1)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tony1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Safety wire, it's cheap and it's a sure thing. google it, do it...</TD></TR></TABLE> yep i was talking to my buddy about it and that's what he suggested.. thanks for the help boys!
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there are 2 things that works for sure.
1. studs
2 drill holes in the head of some high grade bolt, if you have a manifold that is not threaded and require the use of nut, get some wing washers so you can fold the wings over the nuts so the wont move.
when I use to work on bradleys they require this all the time.
1. studs
2 drill holes in the head of some high grade bolt, if you have a manifold that is not threaded and require the use of nut, get some wing washers so you can fold the wings over the nuts so the wont move.
when I use to work on bradleys they require this all the time.
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Re: (-RedneckDave-)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by -RedneckDave- »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Come on B. I can't believe you are having trouble with your nuts. It must be all those women over the years catching up with you. lol.</TD></TR></TABLE> BUHAHAHAH *** dave.. how you been bro??
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