Advice on Locking bolts in!

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S14Dorikin
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Joined: Fri Sep 16, 2005 5:27 pm
Car: '92 240 coupe

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'93 240SXSR20 BlacktopGT2871RGreddy Elbow

Ok, for the millionth time the bolts on the Turbo elbow have snuck out again, on the turbo side. I have only 2 out of 5 bolts holding it on, and their the 2 top ones. From what I've read this seems to be pretty common under the high heat and vibration conditions of that area. Anyone on here ever solved this problem? If so please let me know, I need to solve it this weekend since I'm going on a 950 mile trip to my dad's and don't need the car falling apart. Thanks.


doridori23
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Joined: Wed Jun 13, 2007 11:43 am
Car: 1996 SR20deT 240sx (mine) , 1998 KA24de (wife's)

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Make locking tabs for them. Take a piece of sheet metal and make a rectangle out of it. drill a hole in the middle for the stud/bolt to go into. Fold one tab over the elbow and the other over the nut/bolt. This will lock the nut into position so it can not backoff. You need to make the folds tight to the elbow and nut. You should also have these tabs where the turbo mounts to your manifold. SSDD

S14Dorikin
Posts: 207
Joined: Fri Sep 16, 2005 5:27 pm
Car: '92 240 coupe

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I think I may just weld it, that way I'm sure its not coming loose.


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