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Danny W
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22nd Feb 06 at 19:23   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
ok have corsa c sxi alloys now but im guessing will need alloys wheel bolts? instead of the standard steelie ones i have at mo? where can i get these from and is there a certain size i need?

also my engine is standard @ the mo (1.4) looks crap and is covered in crap any tips for cleaning it up and making it look slightly better

thanks

will get pics asap

[Edited on 23-02-2006 by Danny W]

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i used the original bolts with my astra mk3 alloys n had no probs - just replaced one bolt on each wheel with locking nuts
Danny W
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quote:
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i used the original bolts with my astra mk3 alloys n had no probs - just replaced one bolt on each wheel with locking nuts


yeah thats what i have done just wanted to make sure this is ok as i went out earlier an noticed that the front wheel bolts were loose

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i was told to just make sure that the bolts go in 3 or 4 turns
Danny W
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quote:
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i was told to just make sure that the bolts go in 3 or 4 turns


yeah they deffinatly did that had to do em up more than that when noticed they were loose pretty dodgy, guess i didn't do em up proper before.

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i always make sure i pull right back on the wrench as hard as possible (except the locking nut)
Danny W
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i always make sure i pull right back on the wrench as hard as possible (except the locking nut)


yeah i make sure i pull back and also push down with bodywieght havent come loose again yet but will keep an eye on em in future
cheers for the info tho mate

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no probs buddy

 
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