In a message dated 9/18/2002 12:01:07 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

> the locking nuts I know of, use a nylon insert, which I have trouble
>  believing will endure the heat of an exhaust system. 

       Dave, I have been supplying and using the stainless steel nylock nuts 
with the <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm">STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Muffler & J-pipe</A> now for some time.  
No problems.  The nylon will melt that's for sure but, it keeps the nut from 
backing off.  Being stainless assures its removal when you decide.  Just need 
to replace it with a good new one after removing the old one.
Cheers��

Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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'87 Westy & Lionel Trains
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