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    Stripped bolt hole

    I see that they used lock-tite. Very Bad with anything Aluminum that may be dissasembled again. Galls aluminum. I have been using Permatex anti- sieze for last 5-6 years. Think it is a tad better. Aluminum is so soft, that if they do not hand start, doubt would feel bolt is cross threaded at...
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    Stripped bolt hole

    Been thru the over tightened, busted studs scenario. Learned fast. When I buy tires, I have salesman list torque on sales slip - I have it posted on door jamb below tire size/GVWR tag on each of my vehicles. I have him write all nuts to be started by hand, either torque wrench or torque stick to...
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    Stripped bolt hole

    Perhaps, the shop mechanic is not at fault?? In 1960's, GM made an all aluminum 215 Cu inch V8. When they were repaired, the threads were chased with taps, like on cast iron engines. On reassembly, the aluminum threads sometimes stripped out before correct torque was attained, or afterwards...
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