Subject	If previous owner(s) torqued bolts too tight in aluminum
Posted by	Gordo 93TT Daytona on May 21, 2012 at 6:09 PM
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In Reply To	Thanks. Unfortunately I'm getting lots of heli-coil practice (n/m) posted by Evan_Wright (Ca) on May 18, 2012 at 10:51 PM
Message	threads, the fastener may hold. However, the excessive torque has fatigued the threads and they fail the next time they are used. _________________________________________________
Follow Ups	Anyone know the size and thread pitch of starter bolts? (n/m) - Evan_Wright (Ca) 15:17:13 05/18/12 M10 x 1.5 (n/m) - aliaZ 19:24:55 05/18/12 Thanks. Unfortunately I'm getting lots of heli-coil practice (n/m) - Evan_Wright (Ca) 22:51:49 05/18/12 that sucks :( (n/m) - aliaZ 07:09:58 05/19/12 If previous owner(s) torqued bolts too tight in aluminum - Gordo 93TT Daytona 18:09:11 05/21/12 I need to heli-coil one of my starter bolt holes as well. - treese88 18:24:15 05/21/12
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