On Fri, Jan 2, 2009 at 3:28 AM, Matt Drew <t3vanagon@gmail.com> wrote:

> Ok, so the 2 holes at the bottom of the side cladding . . .
>
> Can ANYONE offer any explanations as to why or how those could get broken?
>

Matt,

This usually happens if riser blocks are not used on the shop's lift
arms. The clearance deficit is so small that the clearance will look
good to the lift operator, but when it goes up, pressure is put on the
cladding.

I had this happen at a tire shop once. Bites!

John Meeks
'91 Multivan, '85 GL bits
Northern Michigan

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