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Date:         Wed, 3 Jul 2013 08:31:11 -0400
Reply-To:     Mike B <mbucchino@CHARTER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mike B <mbucchino@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Engine Mounting Hardware
Comments: To: derek <db@X51.DEREKBURGESS.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <etPan.51d41705.507ed7ab.192@Dereks-MacBook-Pro.local>
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http://www.partscats.com/volkswagen/de/?i=cat_vag_models&brand=vw&number=2203&set=2219&ein=1983&f=4&hauptgr=1234567890&hg=1&grf=003000004&bf=%2030&hgug=199&ug=99&parent_id=27213


Items 2, 6, 7 and 10 are all Grade 10.9 high-strength bolts for the
Vanagon engine mounting crossbar.  NEVER use hardware store bolts.  I
have repaired a Vanagon where the bolts snapped and the engine fell on
the ground while driving!


Mike B.


On 7/3/2013 8:20 AM, derek wrote:
> Looking for the correct specs on the 4 bolts that hold the mustache bar to the chassis.
> Bolts & Nuts & washer combination.  Had two sheer off during removal and found some other mixed hardware from PO that makes me wonder if the engine was replaced with incorrect hardware long ago.
>
> Thanks!
>
> –––––––
> derek
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