Re: Stripped subframe bolts

[Martin Slotterback <zing@mail.lm.com>]

Robert Paul Andrews wrote:
> 
> My question of the day outta curiousity is what other listers have done when
> they have had stripped subframe bolts.  Mine was done courtesy of the dealer.
> I have it repaired now, but just wondering.  Anyone tap and die it or helicoil?
> later!
> Rob



  Hey,
  
   On my 5ktq I have one that did strip. Pas. side front. What I was
able to do is this, just in front of the the bolt is a body plug, I
pulled it out and was able to get a nut on top of the bolt and tighten
it down with good froce. It has helded ever since.


   Marty S.