I can tell you that it is a problem if you put crappy aftermarket bolts in as I once did. I can't imagine OEM bolts breaking. If you have aftermarket, go back to OEM. Even used ones. I presume you are torquing them to spec, and have good serrated washers under them, and if I presume correctly then I can't imagine what would cause it. If you have trouble finding the right washers (not normal lock washers) use the Nord-Lock washers you can get at Fastenal. Jim On Mon, Aug 27, 2012 at 11:12 AM, Bob Anderson < ROBERTANDERSON294@comcast.net> wrote: > Hello, > I'm wondering if anyone has experienced a problem with vanagon rear axle > bolts breaking? I have a 1986 2.1 auto trans and have been having a problem > (breaking/loosening) with the rear axle bolts. I should also note that I > notice a slightly hard engagement when putting into reversed. Does anyone > know if this has been a common problem and if so what a possible solution > might be? > Bob A > |
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