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Subject:Re: Front heater problem
From:Garth Woolstenhulme
Date:Wed, 1 Oct 1997 22:35:30 -0700

Malcolm Holser wrote:
>
> > dealer has ordered two new break away bolts for the steering column...
>
> I did not bother drilling these as per Bentley.  I used Vice Grips and
> simply unscrewed mine.  Maybe you'll have the same luck.  They are easy
> to reach -- might as well try.  Then I just re-used them...
>
> malcolm

I also used vice grips to get mine out--but why do you have to reuse
them--I found the same size hex bolts--easy to wrench on.  What is the
purpose for these break off bolts anyway--to achieve a correct torque
value or tamper proof?

Take care,

Garth

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