Hi Pete
I would say especially so on a boat as you can't always coast to the coast
;-) if the engine dies on you, at least in a car you can coast to the side
of the road. It is amazing how much movement you can get during a retorque
even after a couple of previous retorques!
Graham.
2500PI MKII
Sprinted Dolomite
2000 MKI
Toledo
1300 Front Wheel Drive
http://members.tripod.co.uk/TriumphIW/index.html
----- Original Message -----
From: Peter Innocenti <pinno@bigfoot.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, May 29, 2000 5:32 AM
Subject: Zymol wax
>
> Greetings All,
> Just used some Zymol original wax on my TR6. It's tougher to
> use than the McGuires (sp) yellow that I've been using for so many
> years. I just hope it lasts longer than the McGuires. There's one
> thing on the Zymol instructions that just goes against all I've been
> taught about using wax. It says that after you're done waxing you
> should spray a light cool mist of water on the car and buff it in. This
> is supposed to set the wax and give it a more consistant and
> deeper shine. I was going to try it but the yearning for frosty
> beverages was stronger. Has anyone done this, and does it make
> a difference? The car looks great without doing the water treatment.
> Hey, while I'm at it, is it critical to re-torque the head bolts after
> about 15 hours of use on a rebuilt engine? I've got an engine that's
> a real pain in the butt to get at the head bolts (an in-board boat
> engine).
>
> Thanks All,
> Pete Innocenti
> 74 TR6
>
> Peter Innocenti
> pinno@bigfoot.com
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