Greasing suspension bolts
12-16-2005, 09:19 AM
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Greasing suspension bolts
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Tech FAQ's advises to grease suspension bolts to prevent rust and enable adjustment etc. in future
I was always told not to grease self locking nuts. The theory being that the nylon bush locks by friction and grease ain't the best thing for that!
The answer was to paint them which solved both problems?
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Tech FAQ's advises to grease suspension bolts to prevent rust and enable adjustment etc. in future
I was always told not to grease self locking nuts. The theory being that the nylon bush locks by friction and grease ain't the best thing for that!
The answer was to paint them which solved both problems?
Ta
12-16-2005, 12:58 PM
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I have to admit that I know the square root of bugger all about most things under the bonnet - but when I had mine done, I understood that the dealer didn't actually grease the nuts but rather the sleeves in which the bolts sit.
They then tightened the nuts and slapped a lot of grease on the outside to prevent moisture getting in
They then tightened the nuts and slapped a lot of grease on the outside to prevent moisture getting in
12-16-2005, 01:45 PM
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Pickers is right - its the sleeves that the bolts fit through that need the "anti-sieze" treatment. But - if you want this work done - it will cost. There's not only the work to remove and refit the bolts but the suspension geometry will have to be reset afterwards. I'll bet it would cost you
Duncan btw, long time no see!
12-16-2005, 01:57 PM
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I guess it's probably too late for much preventative treatment as I've bought the car 6 months old. (Good price though 
) Might give it some undercoat on the bolts when I'm exploring the underbelly.
If I need to take the bolts off I'll get the sleeve greased and just paint the outside.
If I get a MY 2006 then I'll just paint the outside.
Recommendation not to get grease on the self-locking nut was from a safety engineer who looks after such things. I guess they must have had them unscrewing themselves under vibration followed by the wings falling off or similar
Can't imagine it's that common but he's me big brother so I better listen!
) Might give it some undercoat on the bolts when I'm exploring the underbelly.If I need to take the bolts off I'll get the sleeve greased and just paint the outside.
If I get a MY 2006 then I'll just paint the outside.
Recommendation not to get grease on the self-locking nut was from a safety engineer who looks after such things. I guess they must have had them unscrewing themselves under vibration followed by the wings falling off or similar
Can't imagine it's that common but he's me big brother so I better listen!
12-17-2005, 12:26 AM
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Originally Posted by mikdys,Dec 16 2005, 10:45 PM
Save your money and forget the idea IMO.
FWIW - talking to the dealer service manager yesterday - he said that they had never had a case of seized bolts. I know some members here have - but it would seem to be a somewhat rare occurrence?
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12-17-2005, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by mikerich,Dec 17 2005, 09:26 AM
FWIW - talking to the dealer service manager yesterday - he said that they had never had a case of seized bolts. I know some members here have - but it would seem to be a somewhat rare occurrence?
It is an inevitability. You will only find out your bolts are seized if you get your alignment done.
I'll bet your dealer doesn't do many alignment checks.
I will also be that he will be happy to charge you
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[QUOTE=mikdys,Dec 16 2005, 10:45 PM] Pickers is right - its the sleeves that the bolts fit through that need the "anti-sieze" treatment. But - if you want this work done - it will cost. There's not only the work to remove and refit the bolts but the suspension geometry will have to be reset afterwards. I'll bet it would cost you