[thescreensavers]

Originally Posted by bub

Definitely want to keep that stuff off the threads I assume, as it will throw your torque #'s way off....just stick to putting it on the flat mating surfaces.

Made that mistake once with some exhaust system studs. The anti-seize dramatically reduces assembly torque to get same bolt tension. Snapped off some exhaust hanger studs that way by accident by over-tightening with anti-seize on the threads. Basically graphite in a grease carrier paste.

Yep, Torque specs listed are for dry threads, if you apply anti seize you need to reduce torque by 15-20%.

[mjk3888]

Originally Posted by bub

Definitely want to keep that stuff off the threads I assume, as it will throw your torque #'s way off....just stick to putting it on the flat mating surfaces.

Made that mistake once with some exhaust system studs. The anti-seize dramatically reduces assembly torque to get same bolt tension. Snapped off some exhaust hanger studs that way by accident by over-tightening with anti-seize on the threads. Basically graphite in a grease carrier paste.

Originally Posted by thescreensavers

Yep, Torque specs listed are for dry threads, if you apply anti seize you need to reduce torque by 15-20%.

Interesting. I've never heard of that before.

[thescreensavers]

Originally Posted by mjk3888

Interesting. I've never heard of that before.

https://www.fastenal.com/en/83/torque-calculator

If you check lubricated bolts have lower torque specs(by 25%). It has to do with less friction on the threads. The torque wrench reads the resultant of everything the bolt touches which a lot has to do with this friction. So if you apply lubricant the resultant torque to achieve proper preload is reduced.

[Rocketman_1LE]

Originally Posted by FNxR3DNECK

Can't do it at my place, and I have dealer like 3 miles away so I'm just going to take it there.

Let me know FNxR3DNECK if you want to come by my place to do your car. I was going to clean mine this weekend. Just noticed the clicking noise this past weekend on my car, glad I came across this thread.

[FNxR3DNECK]

Originally Posted by Rocketman_1LE

Let me know FNxR3DNECK if you want to come by my place to do your car. I was going to clean mine this weekend. Just noticed the clicking noise this past weekend on my car, glad I came across this thread.

That sounds like a plan!!! I will text you!

[Tulsa_SS]

I had a thumping noise that turned into a bad rattle. The strut is screwed up. Waiting for new strut to come in and fix the car.

[mjk3888]

Update:
Coated the wheel mating surface with thin layer of anti size and torqued to 120 not 140. So far so good! Absolutely not noise, but I probably could've done even less anti seize, the excess has been slung from the hub to the inside barrel of the wheel. Nothing a wash can't fix but worth noting.

[Gville1LE]

Originally Posted by mjk3888

Update:
Coated the wheel mating surface with thin layer of anti size and torqued to 120 not 140. So far so good! Absolutely not noise, but I probably could've done even less anti seize, the excess has been slung from the hub to the inside barrel of the wheel. Nothing a wash can't fix but worth noting.

Because the components are susceptible to higher temps during your auto-xing, are you using a copper, ceramic, or nickel anti seize?

[mjk3888]

Originally Posted by Gville1LE

Because the components are susceptible to higher temps during your auto-xing, are you using a copper, ceramic, or nickel anti seize?

I didn't. Just standard anti seize. We'll see how it holds up at this weekends auto X. Got a 2 day event @ ZMAX.

[mjk3888]

So far so good. The 2 day AutoX event went well and I didn't hear a single peep from the front besides screaming tires. LOL

[DenverTaco07]

ticking keeps coming back for me, even after torquing to 140 ft lbs. It will be fine for a couple days, a week or two etc. but keeps coming back.

[Mr. Meh]

Dropped my ZL1 in to the local dealer this morning or lock turn clicking at med-low speeds.. I'm guessing mine will come out with the same response.

Also, it seems I have the NPP rattle on my passenger side tip as well -- not having that messed with until after my track day in August.

[dotfiles]

I had the ticking noise after picking my car up. Torqued to 140 ft lbs and it hasn't come back

[1LEfireman]

So I have the same clicking noise but only when I auto X. Did anyone mention that the clicking noise is the Ediff doing its thing? Makes sense to me. I never hear it driving around town. Thoughts???