This is a little embarassing. Found that by inserting a drift into hole that was most misaligned, it didn't require that much force to shift the bracket (cross pipe actually) down a little. My concern was putting stress on the pipe. I'm certain that this misalignment was there all along! Neil.
On Sat, May 5, 2012 at 4:20 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi all.
>
> Started to remove this bracket to paint it, expanded it about 1/3 then
> stopped; cross bolt is tack welded, saw no point in going further. Re
> clamped but bolt holes don't line up.
>
> There is a sleeve between bracket and pipe. I don't see it in Bentley.
>
> Is this OEM? e.g. required? If I can get it out, holes may align better.
>
> Neil.
>
> --
> Neil n
>
> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp
>
> '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
>
> Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group:
>
> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
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Neil n
65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp
'81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group:
http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
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