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Date:         Thu, 23 May 2002 20:20:16 -0400
Reply-To:     "Russell, William" <william.russell@UW-INC.COM>
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From:         "Russell, William" <william.russell@UW-INC.COM>
Subject:      Re: Spare Tire Carrier Bolt Size - 87 syncro??
Comments: To: Brent Christensen <sbsyncro@hotmail.com>
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Oh mine is there but the pothole-induced vibration proved too much for
that little latch.


-----Original Message-----
From: Brent Christensen [mailto:sbsyncro@hotmail.com]
Sent: May 23, 2002 19:08
To: Russell, William; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Re: Spare Tire Carrier Bolt Size - 87 syncro??


> PS:  Mine worked loose on the trans-Canada and dropped the spare tire
> pan onto the tarmac at 100km/hr.  Worst sound I've ever heard.  I
> thought the engine had dropped from its mount.  :(
>


This is why there is a safety catch on the carrier (at least on my '89).
If
yours is missing, you may want to look into a replacement!


Brent Christensen
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