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Subject:Re: ??? LUG NUTS & FRETTING CORROSION???
From:Mark Dorm
Date:Wed, 6 Sep 2000 00:42:05 PDT

Is this an area where Krown could be safely/effectively used? Or, would
getting new wheel lugs help?
>
>From what I know of fretting corrosion, I am confident that this is the
>cause
>of the problem.  The lug nuts finally release their tenacious grasp with a
>start, accompanied by a sharp retort and a puff of reddish brown dust.
>
>My references all talk of measures to take to reduce fretting in order to
>maintain fatigue life.  All I want is to be able to remove my wheels in a
>predictable manner.  Rich

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