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The Workshop => Maintenance, Problems & Troubleshooting => Topic started by: Petrus on March 15, 2023, 15:00

Title: An important thread
Post by: Petrus on March 15, 2023, 15:00
Ok, not really but more hands on ánd about real thread ánd on the ZZW30 so time to get to the nitty gritty guys ´n gals:

I want to replace some M6 OEM nuts by aluminium ones.
Do I use;
- anti seize paste or
- thread lock plastic?

The one prevents it from getting stuck and the other from unstuck, I know.  The ham quetsion is will the latter protect some against galvanic corrosion and/or is coming loose an issue?


Title: Re: An important thread
Post by: AJRFulton on March 15, 2023, 15:14
I use aluminium nuts.

I use anti seize paste as I find the nuts don't come off easy without it after running on track. I've never had an issue with loose nuts (Torqued to 120NM). But I do check torque every time the car goes out.
Title: Re: An important thread
Post by: Petrus on March 15, 2023, 16:01
Ok, that´s wheel nuts.
I have reverted to the steel ones as the alu ones tended to get too stuck. Undoubtedly because I do not want to use the anti seize paste on those as it throws the tightening torque out.
I think you are sensible to check them. Not a lot of hassle, a lót more assurance.





Title: Re: An important thread
Post by: Dev on March 15, 2023, 17:00
I would use Loctite 29031 290. It creates a barrier and it can be used on already fasten bolts by way of its wicking action.