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Old 05-22-2009, 02:46 PM
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don't really need the new bolts do you?
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Old 05-22-2009, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by unclebens
don't really need the new bolts do you?
You're only five months late in this thread...
You don't need new bolts.
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Old 05-22-2009, 07:07 PM
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lol who bumped this. this reminds me i still need to change this out
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Old 05-22-2009, 07:18 PM
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make sure you use locktite, or thread sealer on the flywheel bolts otherwise the you will eventually have a leak through the flywheel bolts
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Also make sure you torque the flywheel bolts to spec because having them torqued differently can cause a warp and then a leak even with a good seal.
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Old 05-22-2009, 07:34 PM
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if there was a leak through my flywheel bolts would i notice my clutch slipping all the time?
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Hell leaking is alot better then smokeing
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Old 05-23-2009, 02:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Tapout97
Hell leaking is alot better then smokeing
this is true lol my y pipe is pretty nasty looking though
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