Anyone using these washers (Nord-Lock) - LotusTalk

robains · 11-12-2012, 06:56 AM

NORD-LOCK

on their motor mounts?

If so, could I get your feedback?

Thanks, Rob.

aschen · 11-12-2012, 08:14 AM

Nordlocks are fantastic for fasteners prone to loosening from vibration. I think some use them on toe links and many porsche owners use them on the CV flanges.

Are you having problems with your motor mounts loosening that blue loctight or nylock nuts wont fix?

robains · 11-12-2012, 08:29 AM

I'm using blue loctight now and will see how it works, but I prefer non-glue like solutions.

Thanks for input on the Nordlocks, think I'll try some out and see which works best, blue loctight or Nordlocks.

Rob

glb · 11-12-2012, 09:13 AM

I put them on rear toe links. Checked once or twice thereafter and found 0 movement.

They are single-use, tho, iirc. After removal they must be replaced.

no experience on motor mount bolts, but I do trust these washers.

Harix · 11-12-2012, 10:53 AM

I have never heard of the engine mount bolts/nuts came loose. But it's good idea though.

robains · 11-12-2012, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harix

I have never heard of the engine mount bolts/nuts came loose. But it's good idea though.

I have for my race applications - 6 bolts were loose (fortunately none fell out) on my car, but I've also heard of others having the same issues. Some pics of what I found after only one race event. Two of the welded nuts on the Lotus mounts had broken and the bolts were very loose.

For street OEM mounts, I don't think it has been a problem.

11-12-2012, 06:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
robains 2007 Exige S Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 3,652	Anyone using these washers (Nord-Lock) NORD-LOCK on their motor mounts? If so, could I get your feedback? Thanks, Rob. __________________ "For me, it is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring." - Carl Sagan

11-12-2012, 08:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
aschen My car is really small Join Date: May 2008 Location: Woodlands Tx Posts: 1,766	Nordlocks are fantastic for fasteners prone to loosening from vibration. I think some use them on toe links and many porsche owners use them on the CV flanges. Are you having problems with your motor mounts loosening that blue loctight or nylock nuts wont fix? __________________ Seriously, my car is small 07 Exige-S, "Landshark" 05 Saffron Yellow "bumbleBee", on to a new owner Also: 84 930 turbo, 06 WRX Wagon

11-12-2012, 08:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
robains 2007 Exige S Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 3,652	I'm using blue loctight now and will see how it works, but I prefer non-glue like solutions. Thanks for input on the Nordlocks, think I'll try some out and see which works best, blue loctight or Nordlocks. Rob __________________ "For me, it is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring." - Carl Sagan

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glb Unattractive Nuisance Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chester, NJ Posts: 6,218	I put them on rear toe links. Checked once or twice thereafter and found 0 movement. They are single-use, tho, iirc. After removal they must be replaced. no experience on motor mount bolts, but I do trust these washers. __________________ 05 elise (PES chip, SSRs, shift tower mods, Multivex; HID low beams); 05 Corolla XRS; 72 Elan Sprint, 170 hp (Sold) "Political language is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable." G. Orwell. "Incontinence Emergency Hotline- Can you please hold?"

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11-12-2012, 10:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
Harix Star Certified SMOG tech Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Gabriel Posts: 641	I have never heard of the engine mount bolts/nuts came loose. But it's good idea though.

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