08-06-2018, 08:36 AM
Stephen,
around 20 years ago it was difficult to get good quality little ends bolts and a number produced were faulty, resulting in the heads snapping off. At this time I used Allen bolts and Loctite instead, they were not long enough to accommodate a spring washer as well. These are still proving excellent service.
The little end bolts produced now are excellent however and I have fitted hundreds, using a spring washer and Loctite without issue.
My advice is to fit the correct little end bolt from a known A7 parts supplier and fit them, spotlessly clean, with a square section spring washer and Loctite. The bolts cost around £1.50 for four, I think.
around 20 years ago it was difficult to get good quality little ends bolts and a number produced were faulty, resulting in the heads snapping off. At this time I used Allen bolts and Loctite instead, they were not long enough to accommodate a spring washer as well. These are still proving excellent service.
The little end bolts produced now are excellent however and I have fitted hundreds, using a spring washer and Loctite without issue.
My advice is to fit the correct little end bolt from a known A7 parts supplier and fit them, spotlessly clean, with a square section spring washer and Loctite. The bolts cost around £1.50 for four, I think.