Tom Reese wrote:
Subject: OT-- Paranoia
So I am wondering has anyone experienced bolts all coming loose the same
amount on their own like this?
1/2 turn on a bolt isn't very much. My guess is that the cork gasket
compressed or shrank from the heat.
Tom Reese
As an old mechanic, I'd refute that supposition.
This problem is man made.
1/2 turn on most bolts of that size equates to about .018" linear
travel. At that point, no gasket is applying any axial pressure to the
nut, or bolt head.
The other Tom needs to booby trap his oil pan! <g>
keith
