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Old Nov 16, 2004 | 01:25 PM
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when i did my headers a couple months ago....i took the steering shaft off ...after putting it back together i realize evertime i turn the steeringwheel i would hear and feel a thump and the steering also felt loose .. I retight the bolt....after a few days it started doing it again..i have done this like 5 times already and its kind of annoying..

anyhelp would be greatly appreciated
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Old Nov 18, 2004 | 11:18 AM
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let me guess everytime u check the bolt has come loose again right?
it is just like on your header bolts heat it up and tighten the bolt should
end your problem the shaft runs through th header and the heat causing
the bolt to expand and contract loosening the bolt run it get it hot thighten it
then let it cool after it cools off heat it again make sure it is tight if it still good
and tight you should be fine
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Old Nov 18, 2004 | 03:07 PM
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yes it comes loose and i can feel it ..when i turn...

Okay Ill try to tighten after gettting it hot..

You think a lil bit of lock-tite would help...?
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Old Nov 18, 2004 | 10:38 PM
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oh yeah if you do not plan on removing that bolt again hit it the big stuff give it a little of the ole loc tite
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Old Dec 4, 2004 | 12:40 AM
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red loc-tite is your friend
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