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Old 1st January 2015, 04:39 PM
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Sorry to hear. These bolts are supposed to be use once only so you need to replace them every time you undo them. I have seen them come loose on many VAG cars if not replaced. They are either different tread angle for bolt and nut(60&55 degree) or pre-coated with thread-lock so that they do not come loose easily. In my personal experience I never replaced them but always used thread-lock to prevent them coming out and never had any issues.
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Old 1st January 2015, 05:05 PM
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Sorry to hear. These bolts are supposed to be use once only so you need to replace them every time you undo them. I have seen them come loose on many VAG cars if not replaced. They are either different tread angle for bolt and nut(60&55 degree) or pre-coated with thread-lock so that they do not come loose easily. In my personal experience I never replaced them but always used thread-lock to prevent them coming out and never had any issues.
My thaughts also. I'm expecting them to have a thread lock coating already applied, I have ordered 12 so I can do both sides
Will not be here till Tuesday tho so will not be able to do them untill next weekend.

Does anyone know the torque settings for these?
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Old 1st January 2015, 07:07 PM
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mixed blessing then..
inconvenient but ‘easy’ fix..
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Old 2nd January 2015, 09:32 AM
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Well, I'll keep my fingers crossed for a simple fix.
Good luck.
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Old 2nd January 2015, 05:49 PM
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Thank God it all ended safely.
Nice looking car by the way.
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Old 3rd January 2015, 03:04 PM
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Thanks for the kind replys

When somthing like this happens and you loose drive your first thought is GEARBOX lol
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Old 7th January 2015, 07:25 PM
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Well got the bolts today, no thread lock on them so can anyone recommend which thread lock they have used on the same job?

Won't be able to get under the car untill Saturday morning
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Old 7th January 2015, 07:59 PM
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Elsawin instructions attached - doesn't make mention of threadlock, but something from the Loctite range intended for automotive use will be fine I'm sure
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