subframe mount bolts

[cobram at juno.com]

I changed all four and an inner frame lock nut.  I would highly, HIGHLY,
recommend using new bolts and hand tools.  I bought all new hardware from
Mac at Clair, and they were cheaper than the nuts/bolts distributor.

I'd pay any price not to have to repeat the nightmare I encountered while
replacing the subframe on the 5KS.

I am convinced that the bolts do stretch, rather dramatically depending
on the torque previously applied to them.  All it takes is one monkey lad
in the past buttoning them up with his IR 400lb latest and greatest
torque air gun to blow an entire day for subsequent replacements.
BTDT-wouldn't do it again.  Car gets junked before I deal with that
again.

BCNU,
http://www.geocities.com/cobramsri/

edkellock at juno.com writes:
> Ha!  I've been driving my 89 200q with a missing right rear subframe
> bolt for almost a year.
>
> Pish!  The need for these bolts is overrated.  Mine broke so I get
> to drop the subframe and drill out the remnants.  Yea!
>
> Hopefully yours are not broken off and only missing.

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