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Old Nov 2, 2003 | 01:01 PM
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I was installing my SLP SFCs and I ended up breaking one of the bolts that holds the tunnel brace under the Driveshaft. How bad of a thing is this? Should I really worry about it in the meantime before I drill/tap it? Thanks

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Old Nov 2, 2003 | 01:25 PM
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I wouldn't worry a whole lot but you do intend to drill & tap it out later right?
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Old Nov 2, 2003 | 01:52 PM
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Dont worry about it. But do fix it sometime.
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Old Nov 2, 2003 | 11:32 PM
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Old Nov 3, 2003 | 01:41 AM
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You could just drill it out and use a nut instead of tapping the hole, use a grade 8 bolt/nut and torque to 27 ft/lbs. I would suggest you do this sooner rather then later, no sense in putting an extra strain on the one bolt that is holding it to the tunnel brace area. JMO

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