Wicked wheel, gone wrong!
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Originally Posted by mtgrzlyman
what are safety wires on the bolts 
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Originally Posted by Fordafied
16!!! 
Now I see why you chose "stroking it" for a name.
Just kidding with you. I guess I would be considered middle aged. Congrats. on fixing your truck. Nothing like fixing it yourself. I love that feeling.
Yes, turbo bolts will come loose. They have been notorious for that. There is a site somewhere that shows how to drill and wire the bolt heads on the turbo to keep them from backing out. I think that is extreme though. All the directions that I read before changing mine out stated "re-check bolts after a while.
Now I see why you chose "stroking it" for a name. Just kidding with you. I guess I would be considered middle aged. Congrats. on fixing your truck. Nothing like fixing it yourself. I love that feeling.Yes, turbo bolts will come loose. They have been notorious for that. There is a site somewhere that shows how to drill and wire the bolt heads on the turbo to keep them from backing out. I think that is extreme though. All the directions that I read before changing mine out stated "re-check bolts after a while.
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