Originally Posted by
alexdc
I bought the screws mentionned a few post backs from fastener express and while applying the torque at 48 inch/pound the head broke. It almost feels like the screws are too long and the head is not even pushing on the actual breather itself.
I'm the one who posted about Fastener Express screws. The lengths of mine (16 mm) seemed fine. I didn't use a torque wrench but just went with "snug."
To argue that if you didn't buy them from one particular guy means you got junk is ridiculous.