Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2002 08:54:51 GMT From: "Anders Fondal" <fondisnopsamali.no> Subject: SV: front shocks saab 99
Thank you all.... As far as I can see (been driving normally for about two weeks now) the clamp is doing the job - keeping the shock in place by preventing movement _sideways_ I'm checking it every other day, and I can't detect _any_ movement so far. The clamp is industrial strength, and I'm pretty sure it will hold up - at least until next spring (when I have to go through the EU-test again) I had an experienced mechanic look at it, and though he'd never seen this before, he agreed with me. Even if the clamp broke, it would take some heavy driving for the shock to actually fall off the shank. He advised me to bring extra clamps with me, just in case. But thank's for the concern guys! KeithG <noonenopsamspring.com> skrev i meldingsnyheter:3D1719B2.7020700nopsamspring.com... > The weakest point (in torsion) is the transition from thread to shank. I > did this on a very rusted '89 900. You have to be careful with this > fastener. I always use antisieze on the nut and penetrant when I take it > off. The one I broke was repaired by welding an appropriate length of > thread to the remaining nub. I would not rely on the hose clamp. It is > subject to being worn thin and could pose a safety concern if it were to > come off. I would replace the a-arm or have it weld repaired. > > $0.02, YMMV, > > KeithG > > chrisnew wrote: > > 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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