[Shotimes] subframe bolts torque

[John J. Weidenbenner]

I had a groanimg noise in my 93 when new. There was a TSB the adds a spacer
between the strut tower and strut assy. This eliminated the rubbing
interference and the noise.

Sometimes the spring will twist and chatter when turning and is sometimes
cured for a while by greasing the spring ends and rubber mates.

Look for a broken spring.

John W.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Mike.Wojton@us.o-i.com>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2003 10:38 AM
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] subframe bolts torque


> Well I haven't replaced them.  I'm trying to track down a horrid
> groaning noise I hear coming from the front end.  Just had a motor
> mount replaced and that wasn't it.  The subframe was out when the
> clutch was replaced this past summer and I never went back to
> check the torque on the bolts.
>
>
> Mike Wojton
> Toledo, Ohio
>
> -'95 White MTX
>    '96 Brake Upgrade
>
> Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball.
>
>
>
>
> "Bruce Malachuk" <bmalach1@nycap.rr.com> wrote on 12/11/2003 11:10:09 AM:
>
> > No problem. Hehe but you need some AL SFB's, everyone needs AL SFB's :-)
> >
> > Make sure that you recheck the TQ on the subframe bolts after driving
> around
> > for a week or so. I have seen instances where stock, delrin, and
> aluminum
> > bushings have the SF bolts loosen up a little after driving around. They
> > loosen after settling into place, so about 200 miles is a good number to
> > re-TQ the bolts. Just like lugnuts, which reminds me I gotta re-TQ my
> snow
> > rims
> >
> >
> > Bruce Malachuk
> >
> > 94 Opal Frost MTX
> >
> > 93 Green MTX winter beater
> >
> > 93 Black ATX stripped for spare parts
> >
> > 95 Sliver Frost SE (SLO) waiting for it's AX4S SHO tranny
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
> [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
> > On Behalf Of Mike.Wojton@us.o-i.com
> > Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2003 10:48 AM
> > To: shotimes@autox.team.net
> > Subject: RE: [Shotimes] subframe bolts torque
> >
> > No, stock.  Thanks.
> >
> >
> > Mike Wojton
> > Toledo, Ohio
> >
> > -'95 White MTX
> >    '96 Brake Upgrade
> >
> > Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "Bruce Malachuk" <bmalach1@nycap.rr.com> wrote on 12/11/2003 10:44:05
> AM:
> >
> > > Yup. Less your doing AL SFB's then I tq them down to 100-110 ft/lb
> > >
> > >
> > > Bruce Malachuk
> > >
> > > 94 Opal Frost MTX
> > >
> > > 93 Green MTX winter beater
> > >
> > > 93 Black ATX stripped for spare parts
> > >
> > > 95 Sliver Frost SE (SLO) waiting for it's AX4S SHO tranny
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
> > [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
> > > On Behalf Of Mike.Wojton@us.o-i.com
> > > Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2003 10:16 AM
> > > To: shotimes@autox.team.net
> > > Subject: [Shotimes] subframe bolts torque
> > >
> > > What's the torque spec for the rear subframe bolts?  My service cd
> > > only
> > has
> > > the front, at 55-75 ft/lbs.  The same?
> > >
> > >
> > > Mike Wojton
> > > Toledo, Ohio
> > >
> > > -'95 White MTX
> > >    '96 Brake Upgrade
> > >
> > > Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball.
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