this might be an obvious answer but ur probably over tightening them, metal can only take so much force before it gives in and snaps (once a certain amount of force is applied metal becomes very brittle).
high tensile bolts are not designed to be re-used in high torque applications. and if they are re-used they must be returned to the same hole and orientation as when they were removed otherwise they can snap.
however its safe to use flywheel bolts twice maybe 3 rimes since theres so many in a small area
Thu, 19 August 2004 08:19
