[Mk2] [Turbo] Split rims

[theonetowatch]

Any idea what type of sealant should be used when assembling split rims? Cant get anything from wheel specialist due to liability issues?

thanks
Alan

[Harry]

Any idea what type of sealant should be used when assembling split rims? Cant get anything from wheel specialist due to liability issues?
thanks
Alan

Not aware that any is used or required they are self sealing the valve is the only location where leaks may occur?

[Bry]

Will be taking mine to bits next week,gonna use any old silicone (Dow cornering etc) I'll let you know how I get on

[dj_davo]

when i had mine refurbed a year and a half ago they used some special sealant and it leaked twice. they tried a standard sealant and its still perfect now.
if your split rims are a 3 piece (like mine) its not just about the sealant but how well, and evenly the bolts are torqued.

[Bry]

Took mine apart today and turns out they don't have a seal as they're two piece rims,so relatively straight forward to put back together,just threadlock the nut and bolts and re-torque them back up

[nuttasie]

Hi

Anyone got an idea what kind of torque the bolts should be on a 2 piece split rim,as i am thinking of taking my volks apart to respray the centre.

cheers
sie

[Harry]

Hi
Anyone got an idea what kind of torque the bolts should be on a 2 piece split rim,as i am thinking of taking my volks apart to respray the centre.
cheers
sie

I'll ask Colin at alloy magic in Poole if you like he remade my rims just not so long ago and are perfect and its all they do as in being specialists.

Harry

[nuttasie]

cheers harry

that would be great =D> =D> .

sie

[Bry]

Hi

Anyone got an idea what kind of torque the bolts should be on a 2 piece split rim,as i am thinking of taking my volks apart to respray the centre.

cheers
sie

After many hours of searching,I've found out the correct setting for my BBS 2 piece wheels is 25Nm
HTH

[theonetowatch]

Thanks guys

I have Rays engineering 3 piece, a guy I know said he used normal silicone on his BBS's and just left them on the car in the garage for 3 days to see if they went down and they were Okay.Sounds like a plan. Also made contact with Loctite and they are going to get get back to me regarding pnumatic sealant.

Regards
Alan