[Shotimes] Misc related to subframe bushings

[Carl Prochilo]

Two comments on this.  First, I don't know why you wouldn't have the recall
work done, especially based on where you live.  You should be entitled to
that work even if you are not the original owner.  Second, the bolts can
corrode.  I believe that the rear bolts have a tendenncy to be trapped in
water.  IIRC, Don M had recommended removing and inspecting them every so
often.

When I got my AL SFBs, Doug insisted I buy new galavinized bolts.  On my 92,
these bolts are also holding up very well.

Carl P.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "James White" <greensho@crown.net>
To: "'Shotimes'" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2003 4:04 PM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Misc related to subframe bushings


> I was also worried about corrosion, that is why I got the Delrin ones from
> Courtney for the '95MTX.  And like the AL, they also need to be retorqued
> from time to time.
>
> But I am now worried about the standard ones on the '93MTX.  Never has had
> the recall done, but Doug did the clutch on it 3 years ago and said that
the
> subframe bolts looked OK then.  I also noted that he modified a torch so
> that it would fit through the subframe so he could heat the captive nut.