andrewck
Sep 19 2020, 08:29 AM
Installing wheel studs into my 5 lug conversion hubs. It looks like torque values are 94 ft/lb? Could somebody confirm? I am using red Loctite as well so imagine as long as Loctite is on there and stud is snug, I should be ok.
Mark Henry
Sep 19 2020, 08:39 AM
94 lbs is fine, DON'T use locktite, use a torque wrench. Re-check after your first drive.
If your rims have been painted the paint in the nut seats can be an issue, I torque all the nuts then loosen them off and blow out any paint chips with air, re-torque and check them several times over the next few drives.
Edit, re-read your post, studs into hubs, yes red locktite, they don't need any torque IIRC. 94lbs is for the nut (rim to hub) torque.
mepstein
Sep 19 2020, 08:43 AM
I thought Eric recommended red lock tight as well but I'm not 100%. Call PMB and ask.
wysri9
Sep 19 2020, 11:36 PM
Another related question - what is the brains trust view on e.g. copper slip on studs/nuts? I'll have to have a good look later to see if Eric used Red Locktite when he installed the studs in my 5 bolt hubs
mepstein
Sep 20 2020, 05:59 AM
QUOTE(wysri9 @ Sep 20 2020, 01:36 AM)
Another related question - what is the brains trust view on e.g. copper slip on studs/nuts? I'll have to have a good look later to see if Eric used Red Locktite when he installed the studs in my 5 bolt hubs
By copper slip I'm guessing anti-sieze? I use some but people seem so have different views.
90quattrocoupe
Sep 20 2020, 06:37 PM
I have been using copper or nickel slip(Anti-Seize) on every lug bolt on every VAG car I have had over the last 50 years. Ten VAG cars. Never had one come off.
I use this stuff on every bolt/nut on all parts that come in contact with water or bolt into aluminum. I haven't had a piece fall off my car yet. I do track days with my Audi CQ and never had a problem.
I use it on ball joints, tie rod ends, sway bar ends, etc. I use it between the hub and the rotors. Let's just say I use a lot of it.
Greg W.
VaccaRabite
Sep 21 2020, 12:59 PM
I use copper anti-seize on almost everything, including lug bolts.
I do not recall using it on the studs when I turned them in, but I probably did because I use it on everything.
Zach
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