Thanks to all for the info on the tc driveplate to crank bolts. I discovered that both AVP and Bob Donalds routinely reuse these despite bentleys recommendation to "always replace" all of them. I respect both of these sources and mine are getting reused. I spoke with AVP on the phone after they kindly pmailed me and they said they only replace the bolts if they are beat up. They said that they have a drawer full if mine are bad-I assume they were suggesting to replace bad ones with used ones which makes me more comfortable using my good originals. Also, someone pmailed me and said the dealer recommended to reuse these and that they were not available new. I don't know why bentley says to replace these, but my bentley has just been edited. Jay, the sore thumb of GM country |
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