| 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?
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>
> Thanks!
>
>
>
> Jack R.
>
> 84 Westy
>
> N. of Detroit