FRENCH LOCKS

[Rob A.]

How many "ears" on the french locks (exhaust manifolds, half shafts to trailing arm assemblies) were actually bent over during original assembly?

[Dennis C.]

Re: FRENCH LOCKS

On exhaust manifolds - only 1 ear bent. The two tabs are offset. After proper torque is applied, only the tab that best aligns with the bolt hex is bent.

[William C.]

Re: FRENCH LOCKS

By the way, if you are having the car judged, please don't use stainless steel french locks.

[Chuck R.]

Re: FRENCH LOCKS

I think one on all applications.

Chuck

[Jack H.]

Re: FRENCH LOCKS

Also, I've seen more than one 'escape' where factory folks failed to lock the French lock(s) here/there. But, this would be the exception to the rule....