>> >my mechanic said the whole unit was gone bolts ,boots ,mounts and all >on the front right the drive shaft was attached to nothing and that was >getting pushed up against the underbody how could this happen >they say i was lucky that I didn't have an accident >it had it's last check up at 125k anyone know any thing ?? >Mikey Hmmm, well if it ain't Friday yet then...errr, ahem, I'd say someone stole your front diff Mikey! =:0 'Call da cops! I'se been robbed' And if it's gone, how do you know you were doing 65mph since that's where the speedo drive is? There is NO WAY that it could have come loose, a total of 19 bolts must be removed, some 17mm suckers, some crimped 13mm, and 12 of the dreaded CV bolts, not to mention the speedo cable and vent line. The unit has to be lifted, tilted and dragged forward to come out after that, it weighs 70lbs and I'm sure you would've heard and felt it depart. So if it's gone round up the usual suspects, first one should be the mechanic who did the 125K check up. bye, Tim |
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