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Re: Cheap tap has given me loose bolts

Subject: Re: Cheap tap has given me loose bolts
From: Randall <randallyoung@earthlink.net>
Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2000 10:11:34 -0700
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
References: <f4.6a05cc.268de792@aol.com>
John :

I'd probably go with the new lock washers and then worry enough to check
them occasionally (part of my 10,000 mile maintenance).

However, first I'd try new bolts.

Randall
59 TR3A

Middlswrth@aol.com wrote:
> 
> Now the bolts that hold on the top of the front suspension are a little loose
> as I screw them in.  I can wiggle them slightly from side to side before they
> go down all the way.  So:
> 1. should I just use new lock washers and not worry?
> 2. should I apply Locktite and not worry?
> 3. should I try to ream the threads out even further and go with a larger
> bolt?  (Maybe a metric size or some special oversize tap and bolt?)

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