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Subject:Re: Spare Tire Carrier Bolt Size - 87 syncro??
From:Brent Christensen
Date:Thu, 23 May 2002 16:07:41 -0700
> PS:  Mine worked loose on the trans-Canada and dropped the spare tire
> pan onto the tarmac at 100km/hr.  Worst sound I've ever heard.  I
> thought the engine had dropped from its mount.  :(
>

This is why there is a safety catch on the carrier (at least on my '89).  If
yours is missing, you may want to look into a replacement!

Brent Christensen