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Subject:Shocks, shocked!
From:Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
Date:Mon, 4 Sep 2000 19:47:44 -0500

Coming home from camping today Skippy developed an annoying rattle.  I
thought it was luggage bouncing around.  Two hours later Denise climbed
in the back to stop the noise.  She said it was coming from my rear
wheel.  Stopping I discovered to my dismay that my left rear shock was
unbolted!  I had these put on a week ago.

1.  Is it OK to drive my van to the shop (5 miles) or am I in danger?

2.  Should this have happened, normal wear, etc... or did my mech screw
up?

3.  I am going to have my mech set timing.  Is there anything he needs
to know?  Timing spec for 81 2.0L air cooled?

THANKS!
Matt & Nise

81 ASI Riviera "Skippy 2"

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