Easy subframe bushings replacement

[Louis-Alain_Richard at computerhorizons.com]

...I bit the bullet; I just ordered 8 of these stretch bolts today, and 
the price here in Canada is (drum roll please...): 4.54 each !
Can't say it's overpriced, especially if these are VAG specific items. Oh 
well... 

Louis-Alain





Ameer Antar <antar at comcast.net> 
2004-10-20 17:26
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<SNIP>
No need for loctite if the shop manual doesn't mention it. I think that's 
what those stretch bolts are all about. I know they ain't cheap, but I 
think your safety is worth it. Not that regular bolts are dangerous, but 
they just weren't designed for that suspension, and you already had 
problems finding the proper torque. bite the bullet... I think I got 4 of 
'em for $12 at the dealer. good luck.

-Ameer

----Original Message----
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2004 16:26:29 -0400
From: Louis-Alain_Richard at computerhorizons.com

However, I have some questions regarding the bolts and their torquing.

Since all the subframes bolts must be replaced (per Bentley), and my 
dealer doesn't stock them, I went to my FLAPS and bought some M10X85 
bolts. 

Now, can somebody tell me if these bolts (grade 8.8) are correct for this 
application ? 
What is the difference with the 8.9 grade we more usually see ?
Are the OEM bolts (N 905 569 02) special high strenght bolts ?

Am I paranoid ? Should I leave this all alone and don't worry about it 
anymore?

Thanks in advance,

Louis-Alain
1983 Quattro, gliding over bumps now...


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