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loose & missing subframe bolts coupe quattro



In message <970824092200_-1603079721@emout06.mail.aol.com> C1J1Miller@aol.com writes:

> I would strongly recommend that you remove the two bolts that had remained
> and examine them closely, or replace them as well.  You subjected them to a
> lot of torque and vibration, and may have weakened them.  If you have ever
> had those bolts out before, you may have gotten cavity wax on them, which may
> cause a repeat of your problem.  HTH

Subframe bolts are an 'always replace' item.

-- 
 Phil Payne
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club