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Author Topic: Why are some bolts not magnetic, like thermostat bolts  (Read 1143 times)

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terry paget

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Why are some bolts not magnetic, like thermostat bolts
« on: 13 November 2013, 20:50:18 »
I have noticed before a few Vx bolts are not magnetic. I noticed today the thermostat bolts are not. I wonder why.
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Re: Why are some bolts not magnetic, like thermostat bolts
« Reply #1 on: 13 November 2013, 21:04:05 »
Because they are stainless steel?
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Re: Why are some bolts not magnetic, like thermostat bolts
« Reply #2 on: 13 November 2013, 21:05:46 »
other bolts are zinc coated-these are magnetic  :y :y
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Re: Why are some bolts not magnetic, like thermostat bolts
« Reply #3 on: 13 November 2013, 21:22:00 »
Quote from: terry paget on 13 November 2013, 20:50:18
I have noticed before a few Vx bolts are not magnetic. I noticed today the thermostat bolts are not. I wonder why.

The only none magnetic bolts on my car are those I've replaced with stainless steel  :-\
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Re: Why are some bolts not magnetic, like thermostat bolts
« Reply #4 on: 14 November 2013, 07:20:29 »
Until I read the posts, I thought the title was asking about "magnetic bolts" and not bolts that that are attracted to magnets because they are steel!! ::)
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