Turbo oil leak

[LotusFella]

Yes they’re the ones i was talking about.  Very expensive for a nut. Was hoping might be available elsewhere cheaper.  Do you know the size at all?

 

thx

[mike_sekinger]

M10x 1.5

[snowrx]

When it comes time to get the nuts back off, any cost of anti-corrosion measures will seem trivial!

But there's lots of hardware out there, there should be many versions of the common M10 x 1.5 for the high heat application if you shop around. I used inexpensive copper coated flange nuts, but I'm guessing the pricy stuff should be better. Use some high temp anti-seize compound on reassembly.

If you want cheap:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/114752638662?hash=item1ab7ca4ec6:g:SE4AAOSwWJJgaZ20

[LotusFella]

13 hours ago, snowrx said:

When it comes time to get the nuts back off, any cost of anti-corrosion measures will seem trivial!

But there's lots of hardware out there, there should be many versions of the common M10 x 1.5 for the high heat application if you shop around. I used inexpensive copper coated flange nuts, but I'm guessing the pricy stuff should be better. Use some high temp anti-seize compound on reassembly.

If you want cheap:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/114752638662?hash=item1ab7ca4ec6:g:SE4AAOSwWJJgaZ20

I’m not suggesting buying the cheapest but £48 for 8 nuts seems nuts!

[LotusFella]

What about these Aerotight nuts

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304135454832?var=603253193485

[mike_sekinger]

Honestly, I`d get the correct nuts and not spend time thinking about saving 20 quid.

[LotusFella]

Yes you’re right.  I’ve also found them on SJSports cars site for a little less.

 

[snowrx]

4 hours ago, LotusFella said:

What about these Aerotight nuts

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304135454832?var=603253193485

Stainless has a tendency to gall, especially if someone has changed the studs to stainless also.

[LotusFella]

14 hours ago, snowrx said:

Stainless has a tendency to gall, especially if someone has changed the studs to stainless also.

what does gall mean?  Sorry to be a numpty.  

[mike_sekinger]

What is Galling in Metals? - Pipingmart Blog

[LotusFella]

New Turbos and New Clutch back on.  Soon be back in car

 

[Tim H]

Hi Chris,

Looking good, which option did you go for the Clutch and flywheel?

Thanks

Tim