Re: [ST] fixing problems

["Rick & Joyce" <rnjwes@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

"Rupert Galea" wrote:
<snip>
> I discovered that one of the bolts that holds the
> engine cases together had vibrated lose. If it was not for the radiator
> hose below it it would have vibrated all the way out and dumped all the
> oil!
> http://www.rgalea.com/pics/02.jpg


On my '99 Trophy, there was a recall for the replacement of improperly
heat-treated engine case bolts.
    - Do you suppose your Sprint had the same work performed?

    - If so, was there a "shortcut" involved?

> I had to drain the coolant to re-torque this bolt.

Exactly my point!!!

Inquiring minds. . .
Rick in Oregon
'01 Sprint ST <== turned over 30k (s)miles last weekend


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