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Head Gasket Failure
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24-05-2024, 09:29 PM
From what I have been told by a professional mechanical/automotive engineer, original Austin 7 nuts & bolts/studs should be torqued up dry, i.e. no oil or grease on the threads. The torque reading relies on the friction between the threads, and as mentioned above, lubricant reduces this friction.
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Head Gasket Failure - by Colin Morgan - 19-05-2024, 05:35 PM
RE: Head Gasket Failure - by Chris KC - 19-05-2024, 06:26 PM
RE: Head Gasket Failure - by Andy Bennett - 19-05-2024, 07:32 PM
RE: Head Gasket Failure - by frequentflyer - 22-05-2024, 07:44 PM
RE: Head Gasket Failure - by dickie65 - 22-05-2024, 08:34 PM
RE: Head Gasket Failure - by David Cochrane - 24-05-2024, 09:29 PM

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