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Subject:Re: Upper Control Arm Camber Nut
From:Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Date:Tue, 14 May 2024 19:30:53 -0400

Hi Jack,

        Two summers ago, after a lot of front end work was done I hade several nuts come loose resulting in clunks.  They were T# components installed by Dennis.  I think for some reason those lock nuts still need to be checked.  

Eric Caron 
85 Westfalia 

> On May 14, 2024, at 9:28 AM, Jack R <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Last summer my Upper Control Arm Camber nut came loose again, following a
> "profession" VW mechanic alignment.  It was totally disengaged, and the
> whole front end was loose.
> 
> So, I readjusted the Camber and ordered 2 new nuts from T3, as these nuts
> have distorted threads.  I used red lock-tight, and locked in the nut with
> the old nut.  I also torque over the recommended 54 ft. lbs, to about 65.
> 
> Here is a photo of the nuts.
> 
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/85aMKCzDoigRdfZi9
> 
> 
> 
> Everything seems solid, and checking with the list to see if anyone else has
> experienced this issue?
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> 
> 
> Jack R.
> 
> 84 Westy
> 
> N. of Detroit

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