I know that there has been a bit of discourse over whether anti seize
affects torque values. I'm of the school of thought that believes it does.
When I worked for Atlantic Richfield, we had specific company rules
surrounding the use of anti seize. That may be a more tedious conversation
than necessary, but, in short, I think that using it will complicate what
is a pretty simple process and likely generate a 'best lubricant' like
debate.
I use a tiny drop of medium strength loctite, but really don't know how
effective this is, as the cv grease generally infiltrates everything in the
area. Then I torque to 33 ft lbs and call it good. I do frequently check
these bolts for any looseness during the first several hundred miles. I've
done several dozen of these and finding a loose one has been very rare. I
always switch the allen bolts for the triple square. When removing, I spray
all bolts with penetrant, clean the recesses and blow with compressed air,
then fit the triple square onto the the bolt head and give it a couple of
whacks with my 5 lb sledge. This causes the threads to release. Once ready
to remove the bolt, I apply force gently, never jerking. Once loose, I use
the air ratchet.
Good luck,
Miguel

Miguel

On Sat, Oct 12, 2013 at 6:04 AM, ralph meyermann
<ralphmeyermann@gmail.com>wrote:

> Also I just thought, is it wise to use anti seize on those bolts? I had an
> issue once with my boss/driver putting anti seize on the bolts that attach
> the drive flanges to the wide 5 hubs on a dirt latemodel and they would
> always loosen up. Thanks again!
>
> Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy
> On Oct 11, 2013 10:34 PM, "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Both greases will work. I use the stuff in the kit. Pack the joint itself
> > and stuff the extra in the flange cavities. Avoid the temptation to stuff
> > the boots. Get a torque wrench and get those bolts to 32 ft. lb.
> >
> > Dennis
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of
> > ralph meyermann
> > Sent: Friday, October 11, 2013 8:37 PM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Re: CV joint socket size?
> >
> > My gkn lobro  CV joints arrived today yay! One question do I use the
> grease
> > they came with or upgrade? I do have 2 New tubes of Mobil One synthetic.
> > Thanks again!
> >
> > Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy
> > On Oct 11, 2013 5:20 PM, "ralph meyermann" <ralphmeyermann@gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Ive got an 8 mm 12 pt coming and will be here in the morning , as
> > > always Thanks for the help again!
> > >
> > > Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy
> > > On Oct 11, 2013 2:37 PM, "Scott Daniel" <scottdaniel@turbovans.com>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > >>  Without looking you can't really be sure if they are the original
> > >> 6mm allen screw type ( most likely  ) or the later 12 point type
> > >> which takes a special tool.
> > >>
> > >> Most vans I see still have the 6mm allen screws.
> > >> I usually change them over to the much better 12 point type.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>  On 10/11/2013 10:10 AM, ralph meyermann wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Hi all! My cv joints should be here today or tomorrow and I forgot to
> > >> get the right size tool to remove them, I have a small town next day
> > >> NAPA and want to get them done tomorrow, my Bentley is at home. Could
> > >> anyone give me the size? Without looking I believe they are the 12
> > >> point? Thanks Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> >
>