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Xtreme Kermit - 28/3/10 at 07:34 PM

So in the process of fitting my new driveshafts, I have managed to use the wrong torque setting and snap some of the Lobro joint bolts. (I know - numpty!)

Question - anyone know anywhere in herts where I can get hold of a few M8x50 cap head high tensile screws tomorrow?

iank - 28/3/10 at 07:50 PM

In an emergency cromwell do packs of 100 for £17.81 if you have one nearby.
http://www.cromwell.co.uk/QFT6001015W

Not cheap, a specialist fastener place should be able to sort you out for less.

Xtreme Kermit - 28/3/10 at 07:56 PM

Looks doable - one in Bedford and one in Luton!

Thanks for the lead!

PAULD - 28/3/10 at 07:59 PM

Anglia fasteners, Bedford. No minimum order and cash accepted.

Davegtst - 28/3/10 at 08:02 PM

Asset tools in Hitchin do loads of different bolts and fixings. They are on wilbury way i think.

Xtreme Kermit - 28/3/10 at 08:07 PM

Brill!!!! Getting closer all the time

MakeEverything - 28/3/10 at 08:32 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Xtreme Kermit
Brill!!!! Getting closer all the time


you need to buy 100, ill buy some off you!!

Xtreme Kermit - 28/3/10 at 08:42 PM

No problems Richard!

MakeEverything - 28/3/10 at 08:47 PM

Thanks! I snapped one (dont ask) but i found the set that came with the CV joint that i fitted. Still, id rather replace them all if i can.

What IS the correct torque setting btw?

Xtreme Kermit - 28/3/10 at 09:21 PM

turns out it is 25 lb ft (34 Nm)

Somewhat lower than I set my wrench to (don't ask)

55ant - 29/3/10 at 07:32 AM

ill have to double check but im pretty sure i have 6 lying around doing not a lot, there all yours if you want them, ill be in royston this evening.

ill double check though, may be m10,

iank - 29/3/10 at 07:50 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Xtreme Kermit
turns out it is 25 lb ft (34 Nm)

Somewhat lower than I set my wrench to (don't ask)


250 lb ft? takes quite a bit to shear off a 12.9 M8

[Edited on 29/3/10 by iank]

Grimsdale - 29/3/10 at 08:13 AM

i've got a spare set if anyone wants. Send me a u2u

blakep82 - 29/3/10 at 08:59 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Xtreme Kermit
turns out it is 25 lb ft (34 Nm)

Somewhat lower than I set my wrench to (don't ask)


i have to ask now
what did you set it to?!

55ant - 29/3/10 at 09:24 AM

just had a look and they are m10, sorry mate,

Xtreme Kermit - 29/3/10 at 09:47 AM

quote:
Originally posted by blakep82
quote:
Originally posted by Xtreme Kermit
turns out it is 25 lb ft (34 Nm)

Somewhat lower than I set my wrench to (don't ask)


i have to ask now
what did you set it to?!


Based on recent experience - I would not recommend a setting of much over 54Nm and definitely not using 70Nm

mcerd1 - 29/3/10 at 10:24 AM

..one other thing to ask you - are you using any thread lock / the ford twin washer things ?

only asking as a few people have had them come loose

Xtreme Kermit - 29/3/10 at 11:50 AM

most definitely.

I am using to ford locking washers (semi circle - takes two bolts) and a thread lock fluid too.

This will not stop me checking them regularly though as I do not fancy the aftermath of them coming loose either...

Xtreme Kermit - 29/3/10 at 06:42 PM

quote:
Originally posted by 55ant
just had a look and they are m10, sorry mate,


No probs - thanks for checking!

Off to Bedford for a box of 100 tomorrow first thing!