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Date:         Mon, 27 Aug 2012 21:50:41 -0400
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
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From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Problem with rear axle bolts breaking
Comments: To: ROBERTANDERSON294@COMCAST.NET
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At 12:12 PM 8/27/2012, Bob Anderson wrote:
>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


The most usual cause of otherwise correct bolts breaking is
insufficient torque when installing.  Counterintuitive but true.


Yours,
David
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