On Tue, 17 Sep 2002, Kim Brennan wrote:

> Hmm, I thought I remember the Bentley saying to use locking NUTS. Of course,
> the locking nuts I know of, use a nylon insert, which I have trouble
> believing will endure the heat of an exhaust system. I used locking washers
> (stainless) when I was working on my exhaust system.

VW seems to use nuts with a metal locking insert.  Of course, being VW,
they use soft carbon steel and the insert merely ensures the nuts will
seize irretrievably to the bolts. ;)

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