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Originally Posted by cn90
When I replaced the OFH gasket, I left the plate off for about 3 weeks just to monitor for any oil leak. During that time, I re-installed only the bolts holding the sway bar, the X5 drove the same w/o the plate.
The Fastenal article above does not kill anything. It is just another article on the nuts and bolts.
Do this: remove only one bolt (the bolt in the front area near the front radiator). Then remove one wheel bolt. Now compare them. They are similar in size and strength. And we don't replace the wheel bolts, which are subjected to much harsher condition (shearing force, hitting pot holes etc.).
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Comparing a lug bolt and plate bolt doesn't mean anything. Similar and look the same does not mean they are even close to being the same. They can look exactly the same and have entirely different specs.
If the data from experts is not accepted why should anyone accept your DIY anecdotal input as such? If a conclusion is as based on assumptions , not matter how many times it is posted or variations of same are introduced the conclusive is still flawed.