Re: Crankcase Bolt Recall

[Bob and Debbie Milka <aus4usn98@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Eric Sheley wrote:
> 
> Greetings,
> 
> Finally got back on the email, only to be greeted by 200 emails since I
> checked this morning - no wonder I never get any work done.The bulletin
> that went out on April 1st, gives instructions for removing the current
> plating for bikes exhibiting the leak.
> 
> The paragraph following the fix instructions states (notice the word
> "replaced"):
> 
> "following the service bulletin, all affected models must have these bolts
> replaced. A supply of the new bolts will be available in approximately 10
> days"
> 
> The next line states in BOLD print (notice the word "temporary") :
> 
> "These instructions are for temporary repair, if necessary"
> 
> I have a copy of the bulletin in my hand - it is VERY clear to me from
> reading this that the bolts need to be replaced, so I would say that the
> dealers that are saying they only need to be cleaned, need to go back and
> re read the memo. I have asked several sources if there have been any
> subsequent notices that contradict the information on April 1st and have
> not found any.
> >>>>Well, Eric the answers obvious. Check the date!!!   Bob
> I did attempt to contact Triumph US, but Shaun Sisterson is in the UK and
> the operator wouldn't let me talk to anyone else.
> 
> - Eric
> 
> At 07:13 AM 04/15/1999 -0700, Chris wrote:
> >The Bulletin requires that the bolts be removed, and then have the black
> >finish ground off the backside of the bolt head where it mates to the
> >cranckcase surface.
> >
> >Chris
> >PS: <Can anyone provide a copy of the service bulletin?> No
> >
> >>My dealer is insisting that the Crankcase bolts only need to be removed,
> >>cleaned and retorqued.  From what I have been reading here, I have been
> >>assuming that the service notice has recommended replacing the bolts.
> >>Which is correct?  Can anyone provide a copy of the service bulletin?
> >>
> >>Thank you.
> >>
> >>Dan Wallander
> >>Red Sprint ST.
> 
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