Xtreme Kermit
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 posted on 28/3/10 at 07:34 PM |
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Bad day at the office
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?
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iank
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| posted on 28/3/10 at 07:50 PM |
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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.
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Anonymous
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Xtreme Kermit
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| posted on 28/3/10 at 07:56 PM |
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Looks doable - one in Bedford and one in Luton!
Thanks for the lead!
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PAULD
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| posted on 28/3/10 at 07:59 PM |
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Anglia fasteners, Bedford. No minimum order and cash accepted.
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Davegtst
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| posted on 28/3/10 at 08:02 PM |
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Asset tools in Hitchin do loads of different bolts and fixings. They are on wilbury way i think.
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Xtreme Kermit
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| posted on 28/3/10 at 08:07 PM |
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Brill!!!! Getting closer all the time 
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 28/3/10 at 08:32 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Xtreme Kermit
Brill!!!! Getting closer all the time
you need to buy 100, ill buy some off you!!
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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Xtreme Kermit
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| posted on 28/3/10 at 08:42 PM |
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No problems Richard!
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 28/3/10 at 08:47 PM |
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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? 
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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Xtreme Kermit
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| posted on 28/3/10 at 09:21 PM |
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turns out it is 25 lb ft (34 Nm)
Somewhat lower than I set my wrench to (don't ask)
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55ant
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| posted on 29/3/10 at 07:32 AM |
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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,
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iank
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| posted on 29/3/10 at 07:50 AM |
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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]
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Grimsdale
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| posted on 29/3/10 at 08:13 AM |
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i've got a spare set if anyone wants. Send me a u2u
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blakep82
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| posted on 29/3/10 at 08:59 AM |
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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?! 
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55ant
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| posted on 29/3/10 at 09:24 AM |
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just had a look and they are m10, sorry mate,
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Xtreme Kermit
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| posted on 29/3/10 at 09:47 AM |
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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
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mcerd1
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| posted on 29/3/10 at 10:24 AM |
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..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
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Xtreme Kermit
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| posted on 29/3/10 at 11:50 AM |
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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...
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Xtreme Kermit
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| posted on 29/3/10 at 06:42 PM |
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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!
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