09 DECEMBER 2015www.autoserviceworld.com
CRP Automotive offers aluminium stretch bolts for BMW 6-CYL engine applications
Edited by : AL CIRCLE
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CRP Automotive now offers Rein Automotive Aluminum Stretch Bolts for BMW engine applications. These stretch bolts are designed as replacements for the “one time use” only fasteners used by BMW to mount components such as transmissions, oil pans, water pumps, power steering pumps, and alternators to their engine assemblies.
Rein Automotive brand manager, Paul Swyter, explains, “BMW uses a magnesium-aluminum composite to make their 3.0 in-line six, one of the world’s lightest 3.0 liter gas engines. While this reduced weight improves performance, efficiency, and overall block strength, it comes at a price. The magnesium in the block can cause electrochemical corrosion from contact with other materials such as iron. As a result, steel bolts cannot be used in engine assembly and BMW has specified the use of specially designed aluminum stretch bolts.”
Swyter also notes, “However, to ensure proper fastening these bolts are designed for “one-time-use” only. Reusing them or using the wrong bolts can result in improper torqueing, loosening, breakage, or thread damage in the block.
The new line of stretch bolts from Rein Automotive is designed as a direct replacement for the OE bolts and meets BMW specifications. CRP Automotive offers a full range of Rein Automotive Aluminum Stretch Bolts for six-cylinder engines on BMW models from 2006 and up.
Rein Automotive brand manager, Paul Swyter, explains, “BMW uses a magnesium-aluminum composite to make their 3.0 in-line six, one of the world’s lightest 3.0 liter gas engines. While this reduced weight improves performance, efficiency, and overall block strength, it comes at a price. The magnesium in the block can cause electrochemical corrosion from contact with other materials such as iron. As a result, steel bolts cannot be used in engine assembly and BMW has specified the use of specially designed aluminum stretch bolts.”
Swyter also notes, “However, to ensure proper fastening these bolts are designed for “one-time-use” only. Reusing them or using the wrong bolts can result in improper torqueing, loosening, breakage, or thread damage in the block.
The new line of stretch bolts from Rein Automotive is designed as a direct replacement for the OE bolts and meets BMW specifications. CRP Automotive offers a full range of Rein Automotive Aluminum Stretch Bolts for six-cylinder engines on BMW models from 2006 and up.
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