I torqued to normal spec and used WACKER elastosil E 41 and used a tap to
clean out threads when changing drive flanges. That wacker is good stuff!!!

Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy

On Dec 18, 2011 9:59 AM, "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:

So how do you determine the proper torque value to achieve the proper
clamping force using silicone sealer as a thread lubricant?

What is the standard?

Dennis

From: ralph meyermann [mailto:ralphmeyermann@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2011 10:16 AM
To: Dennis Haynes
Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
Subject: Re: did I do that-Silicone

I used sparingly on blind holes bolting. Aluminum Axle drive flanges onto
aluminum and magnesium ...