Copper nuts

[91_S2]

Just thought I would post a source for copper exhaust nuts. They don't corrode so they make life a lot easier when you are working on the turbo or exhaust.

http://www.vwparts.net/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=VDPUOS&Product_Code=BP4507&Category_Code=GASKETS_CLAMPS

No affiliation of course.

[Lee]

I use Kynar nuts on my wastegate 'lid'. They are silver plated, high strength, self locking, small footprint, high temperature nuts. They are made from very high strength stainless (which is usually as soft as cheese in stainless fasteners). Will use them on the turbo, manifold and rest of wastegate when they come off for manifold/turbo replacement. They are lovely but can be expensive!! This is a very high end structural nut used in aerospace applications especially aroung jet engines and rocket motors. These, like beryllium copper nuts, will not corrode.

Regular copper nuts are not supplied by Audi as OEM! They are a high strength copper alloy items.

[91_S2]

Kynar sounds f**king exotic. Never heard of it before. Sounds like nice stuff though. I agree, aerospace fasterners are fab.

But my budget will only accomodate copper. But even they are miles ahead of the regular **** that corrodes itself fast to all the exhaust parts.

[terrybullwon]

Has any one got a good supplier of these?

[Jas11n]

Although the link at the top has died, the site still exists and they look to still sell them;
>>> Link

[AndyP]

Anybody want to split a bag?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-TY...Q5fAccessories

[aelred]

Has any one got a good supplier of these?

Good place in S'don I can take you there next time James

[Alistair E]

I've been looking for exhaust fasteners for a few days now. Came up with these. Look very similar to the other copper nuts.

http://www.tbdevelopments.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=131&cPath=0_48

50p each presumably plus postage.


Alistair

[Keeper of The Kitten]

I use Kynar nuts on my wastegate 'lid'.

Kaynar? I recognise the self locking (ovalised hole) and I remember that they did plated versions.

I also remember being told that inconel nuts are less likely to seize onto studs but like most nice things, they are not cheap!

[Alistair E]

Anybody want to split a bag?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-TY...Q5fAccessories

AndyP

Were you serious about splitting a bag? Checked the postage, it's $19.90 USPS first class. I think we would need more than two of us, I don't need 34 spare nuts. I think if we get 4 of us together it would be about right. 6 of us would be 17 nuts each, one spare.

If anyone's interested, let me know.


Alistair

[Jas11n]

AndyP

Were you serious about splitting a bag? Checked the postage, it's $19.90 USPS first class. I think we would need more than two of us, I don't need 34 spare nuts. I think if we get 4 of us together it would be about right. 6 of us would be 17 nuts each, one spare.

If anyone's interested, let me know.


Alistair

I'll be in, never know when I might need them in the future.

[terrybullwon]

Good place in S'don I can take you there next time James

Maybe next week Aelred?

[aelred]

Yes will do, I think your pulley will be ready 2moro

[terrybullwon]

Thats great!!! I'll give you a call in the evening

[rotoryboy]

AndyP

Were you serious about splitting a bag? Checked the postage, it's $19.90 USPS first class. I think we would need more than two of us, I don't need 34 spare nuts. I think if we get 4 of us together it would be about right. 6 of us would be 17 nuts each, one spare.

If anyone's interested, let me know.


Alistair

I'll have a go for similar reasons