[DML] Re: Cold help

["therealdmcvegas" <DMCVegas@xxxx>]

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Peter Lucas <lucas@xxxx> wrote:
<SNIP>
> I've been wondering this for years:
> When referring to these three screws, everybody always emphasizes 
that 
> they need to be closed "LIGHTLY". Why, exactly, can't I close them 
> "moderately" or even "tightly"? Is there actually a reason, or is 
this 
> a DeLorean urban myth?
> 
> --Pete Lucas
> VIN #06703

The screws are wide at the top , but become smaller at the bottom, 
sort of like a hourglass shape. So, if you screw them down too 
tightly, they will snap right off at the thinnest point. I don't 
think this really causes any problems with the car, other than just 
an out of place reminder that you'll look at reminding you that you 
snapped off the bolts because you were not careful enough while 
working on the car. Or atlest this is the feeling I get after 
learning the hard way to *gently* tighten the screws down. :| 
Otherwise, the screws will still seal just fine.

-Robert
vin 6585 "X"