Peter,
Why do you want to replace these bolts. They are very special super
strong bolts made for that task. Unless they are damaged I would not
replace them.
Brian Sanborn
62 TR4 CT16260L - Groton, MA
My TR4 Restoration Web Site
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-----Original Message-----
From: Peter Zaborski <peterz@merak.com>
To: 'TR6 List' <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, July 13, 1999 9:37 AM
Subject: tr6 engine bearings
>
>Listers,
>
>Some questions about replacing the main & rod bearing shell son a TR6...
>
>I am trying to acquire all the pieces I might need for an upcoming
in-place
>main & rod bearing replacement on my TR6. Although I think I looked in all
>the right places, I cannot find any listings for new main bearing cap
bolts.
>I looked in TRF, Moss, VB and Rimmer catalogs and none of these show these
>bolts. Am I looking in the wrong places? Where is the listing for main cap
>bolts?
>
>On a related note, is there a trick to avoid damaging the front engine
plate
>gasket when replacing the front main bearing? It looks like that gasket
>might sustain damage when the front sealing block is removed.
>
>Any other thoughts or suggestions on this seemingly straightforward task?
>
>Thanks as always.
>
>Peter Zaborski CF58310UO
>
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