CalSpeed,
Are these the 2 bolts that hold the upper a-arm in
adjustment for camber and caster? If so, I use longer
bolts that go through the upper a-arm mount and then
put mylock nuts on teh back side. It does take a
little patience (about 15 minutes per side) but I do
not worry about them backing out at speed. I also
check them as part fo the pre race checklist.
Don (getting too old and anal) Miller
68 turbo V-6
Meridian, ID
--- CalSpeed@aol.com wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I pulled off the wheels on my Roadster this
> afternoon to wash the
> undercarraige and brake parts. After all was
> cleaned and degreased I
> replaced the front wheel. I noticed that it was
> jiggling alittle. I thought
> it was just alittle play but when I put my hand back
> to where the jiggling
> parts originated I was shocked to find two loose
> bolts.
>
> Yikes! It freaked me out! I pulled off the wheel
> again and found out that
> two 16mm bolts that are part of the upper portion of
> the suspension were very
> loose. One was close to coming off. I got out my
> Craftsman and started
> torquing things back in place. When I was finished
> I found a total of four
> loose bolts.
>
> How the heck can this happen? Of course it happens
> from everyday driving.
> But I also use the 2000 in extreme situations such
> as at Sears Point Raceway
> and Laguna Seca. It goes without saying that with
> this type of driving you
> gotta do the extra maintenance.
>
> Anyway, I did one side and the other side will be
> done on the wekend. Please
> learn from my discovery and take the hour or two to
> get in the wheel wells
> and check your nuts and bolts. Whether or not you
> drive hard. These cars
> are 30+ years old.
>
> Michael "Calspeed" Carion
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