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Originally Posted by gerryvz
It's a good idea to just replace the bolts. Good quality hardware can be purchased from *************** or MB for cheap, and the blue Loctite comes pre-installed on the bolts' threads!
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The real reason why they sell the bolts is to prevent human error.
MB and other car companies cannot trust the person servicing the car will properly clean and Loctite each bolt. So they keep it simple stupid by selling new clean bolts with Loctite precoated on them.
So if you can be trusted to clean the bolts properly and Loctite them, you can save a few bucks. If not, then it is wise to spend the few bucks.
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