Re: Uh oh - SubFrame

[August Horch <horch_august@yahoo.com>]

> >It was neat how much the car pulled when I hit the brakes on the
way home tho.

> I wouldn't call that neat.

Intriguing maybe?

> I used a helicoil, but
> Time-Sert would probably fair better my guess.

I was thinking of that, but for such an important piece it seems like
an un-good idea to use thread fixers like helicoils...  Maybe drill &
tap it to the next sized bolt?

> You can also maybe cut a hole in the side of the body to put a nut
and washer, don't forget the
> washer!

That's prolly what I'll wind up having to do...  This will also give
me the nifty chance to weeken the already flex-happy unibody of the
car.  Phenominal.

> Don't drive the car until you have it fixed though.

It's times like these that make me glad I don't rely on my Audi's as
my only source of transportation...

-August
'91 Explorer
'88 5kCD TQ
'84 5kS
'83 F150
'80 Scout II
'80 Scout II
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