Wrenching on the S550

[cgreen5150]

Definately sucks all the fun out of wrenching. Any idea why that’s happening?

Yep, sure does. Not my idea of a fun time working on the car. Although it did allow me to hang out with my dad in his shop. I never seem to have the time to do that. so that's a positive.

The million dollar question - Why is it doing that? I really have no idea. Maybe extreme heat cycles or something? But if so, why, and why just those nuts? :shrug:

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[cgreen5150]

That looks aggravating Chris. :frusty:

Let's just say it was a real test of my patience! Twenty-five years ago I would have put my fist through a wall! :lol:

 

[Draklia]

Yep, sure does. Not my idea of a fun time working on the car. Although it did allow me to hang out with my dad in his shop. I never seem to have the time to do that. so that's a positive.

The million dollar question - Why is it doing that? I really have no idea. Maybe extreme heat cycles or something? But if so, why, and why just those nuts? :shrug:

Yep that’s definately a bummer, but shows what can happen when you enter the “wrenching world”. I’ve used anti-seize on my other vehicles lug nuts when using wheel spacers. Never had on come loose or have one seize up like that either. Of course the thought of putting anti-seize on lug nuts just rubs some people wrong, so use your own judgment.

 

[cgreen5150]

Yep that’s definately a bummer, but shows what can happen when you enter the “wrenching world”. I’ve used anti-seize on my other vehicles lug nuts when using wheel spacers. Never had on come loose or have one seize up like that either. Of course the thought of putting anti-seize on lug nuts just rubs some people wrong, so use your own judgment.

Yea, I thought about anti-seize AFTER all of this, of course. Very strange deal. I'm really looking forward to drilling out the next one !

 

[highvoltage]

Always loved wrenching on my vehicle. We used to do group install days when i was in the scion scene 10 years ago. That was a blast. Still hang out with my life long friends from those days too. Just installed my Lowering springs yesterday. It wasn’t bad. Wish i didn’t forget the impact at work. But i managed. Got a nice workout though.

 

[Genxer]

???

The bolts for the exhaust hangers are 13 mm.

13mm =.512" so it's close. Maybe the 1/2" wrench fits a little loose but works.

 

[JOKER M1]

That’s a brilliant idea and looks good doing so.

 

[jhammy49]

Going back to why this thread started a bit..... I love to wrench and I still do a number of my own projects. Saying that, I've gotten to the point in my life where I can afford to let someone else do the things I don't want to. I haven't changed my own oil in years. I found a guy I trust and he does it at his local shop.

Saying that.... I cant tune these new cars. I remember jetting carbs years ago but there is no way I could adjust any fuel mapping today and expect to have any improvement.

 

[17]

Parts for this car are expensive at the moment. A Rack and Peanuts costs $400-500 :|

 

[ctandc72]

Going back to why this thread started a bit..... I love to wrench and I still do a number of my own projects. Saying that, I've gotten to the point in my life where I can afford to let someone else do the things I don't want to. I haven't changed my own oil in years. I found a guy I trust and he does it at his local shop.

Saying that.... I cant tune these new cars. I remember jetting carbs years ago but there is no way I could adjust any fuel mapping today and expect to have any improvement.

I used to think the same - about tuning. But I can tell if you can learn to jet carbs / read plugs / set points etc etc....you can tune newer cars with the right software, equipment and patience.

 

[Madtel4]

I have used anti-seize on lug nuts and the back of wheels for years. Use a torque wrench. Don't use to much anti-seize. Never had a problem in hundreds of thousands of miles, some drag racing and some autocross.
Lee

 

[Lime1GT]

If I put anti-seize on wheel studs I then wipe it back off with a rag. The tiny remains between the threads, I feel, is enough to do the job.

 

[cgreen5150]

I have used anti-seize on lug nuts and the back of wheels for years. Use a torque wrench. Don't use to much anti-seize. Never had a problem in hundreds of thousands of miles, some drag racing and some autocross.
Lee

The strange thing is, I have NOT used anti-seize on lug nuts and the back of wheels for years. I use a quality torque wrench always. I've never had a problem in hundreds of thousands of miles, either - some drag racing and some road course racing.

The difference here, and I believe to have been the problem and ultimate failure, is the aftermarket wheel stud and lug nut used in the Eibach wheel spacer.

I am curious and wonder if anti-seize may have prevented the problem, but after not using for over 35 years of driving and wrenching, it's hard to say.

 

[FranzVonHoffer]

The strange thing is, I have NOT used anti-seize on lug nuts and the back of wheels for years. I use a quality torque wrench always. I've never had a problem in hundreds of thousands of miles, either - some drag racing and some road course racing.

The difference here, and I believe to have been the problem and ultimate failure, is the aftermarket wheel stud and lug nut used in the Eibach wheel spacer.

I am curious and wonder if anti-seize may have prevented the problem, but after not using for over 35 years of driving and wrenching, it's hard to say.

Sorry I missed this thread. I had to do the same thing about three weeks ago but I did find out what the problem was. When I had my rear wheel bearings replaced under warranty the Ford dealer reinstalled my spacers with Loctite.
Which was fine except I didn't know that until I put a 200 ft/lb impact wrench on it and round one of the bolts, then partially rounded another.

I ended up having to cut the spacer off and in the process replace two of the factory wheel studs.

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