[s-cars] More on audi wheel bolts/studs/torque

[Kirby Smith]

I recall reading somewhere sometime (sorry, senior moment here), but
likely in Machine Design, that threads were supposed to be lubricated if
the torque was to be converted to tension via the pitch of the threads.
Else, some of the torque goes into galling as the "clean" metal surfaces
grind over each other.  In this context the lubricant has to be thin --
defined as not so thick that when the thread is tightened excess can
squeeze out or under fill the thread root --  and of course suitable for
the conditions of use. Clearly, even with antiseize compounds, it is
important to keep dirt out of the threads or the indicated torque will
not represent the desired tension.

kirby

Ian Duff wrote:
>
> What did you find was an appropriate torque range on the anti-seized bolt to
> achieve the same stretch as the dry bolt? Anywhere similar to the same?
> I.e., should those of us who are willing to try anti-seize use the same
> torque as those of us certain that dry is the only way to fly?
> -Ian Duff.