Jeff/KTR: Prevent rust and make sure fasteners are tightened to the specified torques after a minimum operation time. Replace the device if it starts to slip. Reconfirm the selection, and be sure to check the dimensions and surface finish of the bore and shafts.Doug/Zero-Max: Keep the connection screws properly torqued for maximum holding forces, and use a connection with a minimum number of adjusting screws.Jim/Stafford: Replace socket airtoolrepaorparts screws when sockets become worn. Don''t use wrenches with rounded corners. Don''t use a screwdriver to spread collars, or a hammer to move them along a shaft.Keith/U.S. Tsubaki: Higher quality locking devices are practically maintenance-free. There is no need to periodically retighten locking bolts or replace the unit, even in high-vibration applications. End users can extend service life even longer by keeping exposed surfaces clean and corrosion free.

Jeff/KTR: Prevent rust and make sure fasteners are tightened to the specified torques after a minimum operation time. Replace the device if it starts to slip. Reconfirm the selection, and be sure to check the dimensions and surface finish of the bore and shafts.Doug/Zero-Max: Keep the connection screws properly torqued for maximum holding forces, and use a connection with a minimum number of adjusting screws.Jim/Stafford: Replace socket airtoolrepaorparts screws when sockets become worn. Don''t use wrenches with rounded corners. Don''t use a screwdriver to spread collars, or a hammer to move them along a shaft.Keith/U.S. Tsubaki: Higher quality locking devices are practically maintenance-free. There is no need to periodically retighten locking bolts or replace the unit, even in high-vibration applications. End users can extend service life even longer by keeping exposed surfaces clean and corrosion free.

CAUTION: Cover up the drive belts and pulleys using a clean shop cloth before sanding or filing to prevent metal filings from falling onto them.If no pressure marks or traces of rubbing are found on the hose as described, check the gap at the closest point (A) between the cast boss of the oil filter housing and the upper coolant hose.There must be a gap (A) of at least 1/4 inch (7 mm) when the engine coolant is cold.If gap (A) is 1/4 inch (7 mm) or greater, no further repairs are necessary.If gap (A) is less than 1/4 inch (7 mm), the upper coolant hose must be replaced with the new modified version.Parts InformationUpper Coolant Hose BMW Part Number 11 531 433 340We replaced the upper radiator hose with the new type, cleaned the engine compartment, filled the cooling system and pressure tested it to make sure there were no other leaks. Luckily, the engine hadn''t overheated. Most of the steam was created from the coolant leaking on the exhaust manifold. The owner was fairly good-natured about his near catastrophe. Relieved, standing at the counter while paying his bill, he said lightheartedly, "You know, my pants and shirt were badly wrinkled when I left the house this morning. I think this was the strangest way I''ve ever had my clothes pressed." I had to agree. ills