VW Expanding Rivet - Vaico 1U0863142

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Regularly inspecting and replacing the hardware on critical portions of your vehicle's suspension, engine, and brake components is important for safety and stability, as well as maintaining the serviceability of your vehicle's common wear systems.

In certain applications on many European makes and models, bolts will be torque to yield and are specifically called out to be replaced once removed and not reused. When replacing a component, it's important to refer to the factory service procedures to determine an application fastener type, grade, installation torque values, and replacement recommendations

• Failure: Damaged hardware can fail under pressure, which can lead to engine damage, suspension component failure, and added wear
• Corrosion and rust: Over time, nuts and bolts can corrode or rust, which weakens them and increases the chance of failure
• Fatigue: Fasteners can fatigue due to exposure to debris, corrosion, water, and other contaminants. This fatigue can be caused by cyclic stress due to loss of initial pre-load

About Vaico

VAICO premium brand is well known for smart repair solutions for engine and transmission parts on the global independent aftermarket. With over 28,000 high-quality spare parts and 2,700,000 vehicle connections, we guarantee a high level of vehicle coverage: our extensive range of transmission components and spare parts for air control systems and engine control covers a wide range of models. Our professional vehicle repair range also includes further products from the cooling, steering, brakes, body and filter categories, as well as certified “Made in Germany” fluids.

VAICO specializes in providing innovative repair solutions put together by our experts for every workshop: VAICO Expert Kits+ make it easier to identify and procure parts and also reduce the storage capacity needed. The service-orientated Expert Kits+ are easy to install and meet the highest standard of installation safety – and save time and money.