Loose nuts

[Paul T. Casey]

No, not the kind that drives a Marauder either. I was doing a major cleanup today, and noticed several loose fasteners in various places around the car. While I don't believe that this is anything abnormal, I figured it would serve as a good reminder to all of us to check the little things from time to time. I'll be doing my 65K mile service next week, so I figure it's all normal stuff. I found loose bolt on heater hose where it anchors to the engine, missing plastic clip that holds left inner fender in place, one of the trans. cooler hoses outside its clip, and I think that's it. Tomorrow, I'll check the passenger compartment stuff.

[SergntMac]

Thanks, Paul, your post reminds me of another issue, lug nuts.

The OEM MM lug nut is two pieces. The chrome plated exterior you see is a "cap" over the real lug nut that holds the wheel on. After 3 or 4 "impact gun" sessions, the weld that holds the cap in place will fail.

This won't have any affect on holding the wheel in place, but it may prove difficult when changing a tire, because you're OEM lug wrench will round out the shoulders of the remarkably smaller lug nut under the cap.

Don't panic, if y'all haven't spent much time pulling your tires off, this isn't a serious problem, but do check them over time. If y'all are like Zack and I, doing a lot of tire changing for racing, or, pulling for cleaning the insides of the wheels, IMHO, you're better off getting a set of solid 1 piece lugs. Any tire shop should have them in stock.

[Marauderman]

Thanks, Paul, your post reminds me of another issue, lug nuts.

The OEM MM lug nut is two pieces. The chrome plated exterior you see is a "cap" over the real lug nut that holds the wheel on. After 3 or 4 "impact gun" sessions, the weld that holds the cap in place will fail.

This won't have any affect on holding the wheel in place, but it may prove difficult when changing a tire, because you're OEM lug wrench will round out the shoulders of the remarkably smaller lug nut under the cap.

Don't panic, if y'all haven't spent much time pulling your tires off, this isn't a serious problem, but do check them over time. If y'all are like Zack and I, doing a lot of tire changing for racing, or, pulling for cleaning the insides of the wheels, IMHO, you're better off getting a set of solid 1 piece lugs. Any tire shop should have them in stock.
.......Thanks again Mac-- I often take my wheels off and clean the insides and never though to consider the lug nuts..hummmmm..will take a closer look and review as you suggest..again --nice heads up......Tom

[TooManyFords]

Two words...

Gold Bond.

[martyo]

Two words...

Gold Bond.


:lol: :2thumbs: :lol:

[jaywish]

Two words...

Gold Bond.

Quick, somebody close this thread before it's too late.

:censor:

Please!

[TooManyFords]

Sorry, my attempt at lite hearted humor went horribly awry!

Continue on with nut tightening...

John :o

[jaywish]

Yes that style of lug nut is always a RPIA (no slight to Brian) over the long haul.

When I added wheel locks I noticed the Ford nuts were of the clad design. I was thinking of changing over the remaining 4 nuts to locking nuts, as at least one member has, though it would cost a few extra $.

Well John, I'm glad you saw the error of your ways. I was afraid you would suggest this nut tightening thread be combined with the "Rod Knock" thread or something.
:whistle:

Jay

[STLThunder]

Sorry to hear about the "loose nuts". Maybe a truss will help :rofl: