Can't Keep Header/Mids Bolts Tight..

[TNVIPER]

I have the Bassani Headers with JMB catless mids. The bolts that hold the mids to the headers keep loosening....I can drive a 100 miles and the bolts will turn 1-3 turns before tightening...........any suggestions?..

 

[wyoramsrt-10]

Maybe get longer bolts and double nut it. I am sure you have already exhausted the threadlock thingy. More than likely it just burns up the thread lock. Don't know too much about temperature ratings on thread lock. Another possibility is maybe the torque wrench needs to be recalibrated. Not getting the proper torque on them bolts.

 

[Hamrhead]

I'm assuming there are bolts and nuts, so have you got washers under the nuts?:dontknow:


If they do not use nuts, is there any way you can add them?

(I had Belangers, so I'm not sure about your setup??)

 

[sleeper]

Safety wire your bolts together. Its a little bit of work, but you won't have to worry about it again.

 

[JTS VENOM PERFORMANCE]

find some safety wire washers, used them a ton on bikes , comes in all sizes, put under the nut, then bend the tab and wire the tabs together int he direction of tightning


http://www.solomotoparts.com/catalog/Lockhart-Phillips-Safety-Wire-Washers-p-22654.html

 

[TNVIPER]

I'm assuming there are bolts and nuts, so have you got washers under the nuts?:dontknow:


If they do not use nuts, is there any way you can add them?

(I had Belangers, so I'm not sure about your setup??)

Bolts and nuts....and washers...

 

[sleeper]

Thats another great idea. Or you can just drill a hole in each bolt head. Stinkers idea is the easy way.

 

[JTS VENOM PERFORMANCE]

The bolts could be stretching also bro, make sure ya got a good hardened bolt

 

[JTS VENOM PERFORMANCE]

Thats another great idea. Or you can just drill a hole in each bolt head. Stinkers idea is the easy way.

LOLOL I was a lazy racer

 

[TNVIPER]

Safety wire your bolts together. Its a little bit of work, but you won't have to worry about it again.

find some safety wire washers, used them a ton on bikes , comes in all sizes, put under the nut, then bend the tab and wire the tabs together int he direction of tightning


http://www.solomotoparts.com/catalog/Lockhart-Phillips-Safety-Wire-Washers-p-22654.html

I have used safety wire washers before on other projects....should have thought of that..hmmmm...will try this unless someone has a better idea..thanks Sleeper & Stinker..

 

[sleeper]

Before you try to fix. Go buy all new fastners and lock washers. Grade 8.

 

[TNVIPER]

Before you try to fix. Go buy all new fastners and lock washers. Grade 8.

Will do..thanks....

 

[bigike]

knick the threads.............................. get some header keepers or safety wire them........... I LOVE TO SAFETY WIRE! It an art

 

[Dom426]

stinker on a motorcycle iwant pics like yesterday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Cablefed]

same thing happened to me. I just double nutted them with new bolts (grade 8) and have not had any issues since.

 

[JTS VENOM PERFORMANCE]

stinker on a motorcycle iwant pics like yesterday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOLOL I got an old one on the wall from 94 hold on

 

[TNVIPER]

Changed the oil today and did the "double nut" since it was easy to do while the truck was on the rack....I will recheck the bolts after about 200 miles and see if this works..if not on to the safety wire.......

 

[kyle's srt10]

Did you use lock washers:dontknow:

 

[Roz]

Double nutting definately sounds like the way to go! :nurse:

Wait. What are we talking about again?

Seriously, Good luck with your double nutt(ing).

 

[TNVIPER]

Did you use lock washers:dontknow:

Yes..forgot to mention that...