Just venting about bolts (you may delete)

[quk@sievers.com (Phil Payne)]

In message <970514232036_-1734032321@emout13.mail.aol.com> TLidasan@aol.com writes:

>       Now, everytime there is a part to be replaced in my car, we had to make
> sure
> we order the bolts first, worry about the replacement part later.
>        Like I said, just venting, sorry about the wasted bandwidth.

It's a serious point.  Before tackling a long job, it's a good idea to review 
the workshop manual or fiche for fasteners that need renewing anyway.  When I 
did the clutch master cylinder (RHD car) I had to order 14 replaceable clips 
and nuts before starting the job.  It's sometimes more economical, too.  I used 
to remove the exhaust clamping bolts and re-use them, which took a good few 
minutes per bolt.  At BR Motorsport, they simply chop them out with an air-
operated hacksaw and fit new ones; at 50p (80c) a bolt it's cheaper than the 
labour charge - and you get a new bolt.

--
 Phil Payne
 phil@sievers.com
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club