Question -- Guibo replacement

[Dicks]

When installing a new guibo, is it recommended to use new hardware as well? Any other tips or comments? Thanx

[eurotrash]

Most will say YES!-get new nuts and bolts!! And pay attention to the direction they are installed and replicate..(nut to flange, bolt head to guibo)

The original type nuts/bolts are supposed to be a 'one time use' item. And if it has nylock type nuts, those never hold as well after the first use either.

That being said, if you turn/torque the NUT side (never the bolt head) to the point that you curse, you will more than likely be just fine.

[wegweiser]

If you replace the locknuts, you might want to order THIS part number: 07 12 9 964 611. ( x 6) It's a 10mm lock nut, but is 16mm in hex size vs 17mm. Makes more room to fit the wrench! These nuts are among my professional 02 problem solvers.

For driver's motor mount, use this number (15mm hex M10, non locking flange based nut) 07 11 9 915 558. Saves bigtime in reassembly effort.

[TobyB]

I don't, unless the fasteners are damaged.

All 2002 bolts and nuts are reusable within reason.

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[jgerock]

If you replace the locknuts, you might want to order THIS part number: 07 12 9 964 611. ( x 6) It's a 10mm lock nut, but is 16mm in hex size vs 17mm. Makes more room to fit the wrench! These nuts are among my professional 02 problem solvers.

+1 The same ones are used to secure the driveshaft to the differential.

[M3M3]

Most will say YES!-get new nuts and bolts!! And pay attention to the direction they are installed and replicate..(nut to flange, bolt head to guibo)

The original type nuts/bolts are supposed to be a 'one time use' item. And if it has nylock type nuts, those never hold as well after the first use either.

That being said, if you turn/torque the NUT side (never the bolt head) to the point that you curse, you will more than likely be just fine.

never use nylocks on the guibo. the exhaust heat melts the nylon and they become NOlocks. just ask a certain 2002 Lemons race team about how that works.....;-)

[mfbanres]

I have reused many times and never had a problem.

You could try a little thread locker if you want insurance.

MFB

[thehackmechanic]

Ditto. I reuse 'em all the time, but don't be an idiot about it (if the corners of the nuts are all munged up and you barely got 'em off, etc).