Allan Streib wrote: > I used a bit of parafin on the threads last time, per Dr. Booth's > recommendatian. > > "Tom Hargrave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > >> Anti-size acts as a lubricant & actually lets you over torque your >> lug nuts/bolts.
The Mercedes lug nut spec is virtually the same for a clean dry lug and a lubricated one. The bulk of the friction is on the seat and NOT the threads. Mercedes allows anti-seize on the threads but NOT on the seat. Thats why I use paraffin wax. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
