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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 02:08 PM
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I'm on mile 50 after 6 puck install and it looks like a bolt has fallen out. It is the one just to the right of the two large 17mm bolts up top. It has a 12mm head and is about 1.5" long. I'm guessing that I forgot to finish torquing it down after I did the other 10. I'm supposed to drive to Dallas tomorrow, it should be fine right? All the other bolts are in and torqued down to 85ft lbs.
Old Dec 20, 2008 | 02:23 PM
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Sounds like one of the starter bolts. Should be OK
Old Dec 20, 2008 | 02:23 PM
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that one is for the starter, there are 3 bolts that hold it in place. As I recall, that bolt has a nut on the other end that must be held with another wrench when you tighten it. I would think you should be ok though to drive 50 miles, but i would see if i could either get that bolt out or if not tighten it up just a bit.,
Old Dec 20, 2008 | 02:24 PM
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beat me to the punch you old fart ... just like that ACT xt
Old Dec 20, 2008 | 02:37 PM
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Ok...I'll be attempting to put it back in on Monday after the trip.
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You're fine. I've been running with 10/11 for a long-*** time now (like 10-12k miles?) with my 6-speed with no issues.
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sweet, thanks for the replies
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