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Subject:Re: Upper Control Arm Nut Grade Matter?
From:neil n
Date:Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:05:42 -0700

Good point Scott.

I'll check it out. Even if it's $5 per, it's worth it.

Neil.

On Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 8:29 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans
<scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:

> fwiw ,,,I have not called and checked...
> but I would hope or expect that a smart VW dealer parts person can supply
> this nut for just �few dollars.
>
> nuts and bolts from the dealer or often very reasonably priced.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Beierl" <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 5:33 PM
> Subject: Re: Upper Control Arm Nut Grade Matter?
>
>
>> At 01:39 PM 4/13/2011, neil n wrote:
>>>
>>> Does the nut grade matter much in this application? �I suspect not,
>>> but double checking.
>>
>> Any time you've got an assigned torque, it was assigned with a
>> specific grade of fastener in mind. �So yes, it does matter.*

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