That would explain it then!

Just had the tires replaced (first time for me and this Van) a few days ago!

I was wondering . . .

OH, and it hit me RIGHT after I sent the email.
The holes are the jack access hole to put the crank through.

Thanks!

-Drew

On Fri, Jan 2, 2009 at 6:23 AM, John Meeks <vanagon@gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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>
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