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Date: Fri, 21 Jun 2002 23:08:29 -0700
From: "chrisnew" <chrisnewnopsamorld.com>
Subject: Re: front shocks saab 99


Did you use the Bentley manual? I've heard of this before, and the torque they quote of 74 ft lbs is maybe too high Chris "Anders Fondal" <fondisnopsamali.no> wrote in message news:d0CQ8.944$6r.33461nopsam.world-online.no... > Hi there > > It's been a while, but here's a q: > I changed shocks the other day, and managed to destroy the threaded part of > the lower bolt, left side. It's enough bolt left for the shock, but no > threads. Solution: I bought a really sturdy hose clamp (all metal), and > secured the shock in place . > > I can't imagine that any movement would be strong enough to break this > clamp, but I'm not sure though.... any opinions? > > (the bolt broke off just where the thread starts, last change of shocks > obviously done by a maniac mechanic with turbo tools...... ) > > Anders > >

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