[Shotimes] subframe bolts torque

Thu, 11 Dec 2003 13:37:22 -0500

I know it's not a broken spring.  Among other things, I changed
struts this summer, so I know they're not.  I changed mounts too.
With all the height I gained in the front end, I don't think it's
the strut mounts.  Besides, it doesn't do it when turning, just when
Starting from a dead stop and when shifting gears.  It sounds
like it's coming from the passenger side.  Had that motor mount
replaced but that wasn't it.  I'll check subframe bolts.  The
only things I didn't change this summer was sway bar end links
and bushings.  Don't think it could be them though.  But maybe.

Mike Wojton
Toledo, Ohio

-'95 White MTX
   '96 Brake Upgrade

Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball.

shotimes-admin@autox.team.net wrote on 12/11/2003 12:08:19 PM:

> 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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