[Shotimes] Front Subframe Nuts

[Chris "Zap"]

    Yep, I purchased the kit to get the hardware to fix the FRONT subframe
issue.  The only subframe problems that are covered by the recall are with
the rear subframe bolts/nuts.  Correct?

~Chris
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kirk Doucette" <Kirk.doucette@verizon.net>
To: "Chris "Zap"" <zap@columbus.rr.com>; <Shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2003 6:14 PM
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] Front Subframe Nuts


> You purchased the kit? If it was not performed on the car, Ford will do it
> anytime for free!  They HAVE TO
>
> Kirk J Doucette
> NESHOC President
> Stormtrooper-97 White
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
[mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of Chris "Zap"
> Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2003 4:43 PM
> To: Shotimes@autox.team.net
> Subject: [Shotimes] Front Subframe Nuts
>
>     FINALLY!  I got the subframe bolt that was frozen to break off,
leaving
> the small remaining piece of it and the nut inside the frame.  The nut
moved
> out of the way with ease, and there appears to be no signs of the little
> "tabs" that hold the nut in place (gone due to corrosion/rust).
>
>     I also purchased a subframe recall kit.  I have the new nuts and
bolts.
> What I need to know, is do I need to come up with another method of
securing
> the subframe nut to the frame (remember this is the FRONT of the subframe,
> not the rear where the recall would be done) or will the new nuts sit
inside
> without a problem and not spin?  They look a lot beefier than the old one,
> as well as a tad wider.  As soon as this issue is taken care of, the '94
> will be ready to get back on the road and see if the new clutch is any
good
> :)  I am looking forward to ending this major ordeal.  The '95 is going to
> need clutch work soon enough, and it also needs cam seals done still to
fix
> its oil leak.  That doesn't even touch on the TLC that the '91 PLUS is
going
> to need if I end up buying it!
>
> Thanks,
> Chris
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