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[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <s52f5875.027@mannlawfirm.com> Bruce Aukerman writes:

> I read Phil's post and thanked my lucky stars I did not own the repair
> house where his UrQ was being fixed.
>
> Geez, "no washer on screw in driver's side stowage bin"?  Get 'em
> Phil:)  Hey, don't take this wrong, you is the customer = you the man.
>  Just caused me to grin is all:)  Poor bastar*s down at the shop.  he
> he

Well, as you imply, most of it is trivia.  That particular washer is
_NOT_, and if you look at what it's supposed to be doing you can see
that a self-tapping screw is not going to support that load in plastic
without a pretty big washer.

The wheel bolts were a _much_ greater concern.  300+ lb ft on alloy
wheels is just irresponsible and dangerous.

I guess I've been spoilt by BR Motorsport, AM Cars and the rest.  In
those places, the mechanics have at least a fair grounding in
engineering.

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