Date:         Wed, 21 Jun 2000 16:44:50 EDT
Reply-To:     EVEHART33@aol.com
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From:         Ken Hunter <EVEHART33@aol.com>
Subject:      Re: 1.6L diesel eng. mount problem--vanagon
Comments: To: tobin.copley@ubc.ca
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Probably the best way to fix this would be to install steel inserts in the
bolt holes on the oil pan or do like I did and drill n' tap from M8 to M10. I
had this happen on mine and the loose bolts chewed up the alloy threads. I
use M10 allen heads. Big and beefy and hold the bracket securely. If your
threads are still good I would reassemble with new bolts and locktite blue.

Ken Hunter
82 Westy 1.9D
84 Jetta 1.5D
89 Mitsubishi van

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