Re: Fasteners SAFETY ALERT

["Dave Swingle" <dswingle@xxxx>]

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx, sand131@xxxx wrote:
>So I researched and bought in bulk 
> (Cheaper)I replaced all access screws, frame mount bolts, Hinge 
nuts, 
> washers, Tank cover bolts and assorted bolt nuts and washers in the 
trunk 
> with stainless

BE CAREFUL if you do this. Stainless fasteners can be made with the 
same strength ratings as regular steel, but many aren't. Be 
especially careful if using this for structural purposes (Suspension 
bolts, for example) 

ALSO make sure that you use anti-seize compound on everything. 
Especially on any of these that you screw into the aluminum RivNuts 
all over the body (access panels for example). If you don't, they 
weld themselves in together in the presence of moisture due to a 
reaction between the stainless and the aluminum (ask me how I know). 
Next time you try to take it apart, the RivNuts will just spin in 
place and you'll be looking for your Dremel tool. And then a RivNut 
tool.

BTW - A great resource for this is Totally Stainless at 
http://users.supernet.com/totallystainless/, they specialize in 
stainless hardware and have a great catalog. Be sure to read the web 
page section on Safety!

They also have a T-shirt that really goes with the DeLorean. 

Dave Swingle