whitey4311
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- MS3 GT Black Mica w/nav
Well like most of us that hear that clanking in the rear right after reading on here and paying paticular attention to that noise I inspected mine.
I jacked up the rear end and took the nut off by hand!
I inspected the bolt and it seems fine and the threads are a tad bit flattened in the area where they pass through the sway bar body so no bid deal. I got some red locktite and wrenched it down with a 17mm socket and ratchet but dont know the torque specs nor have a torque wrench.
I have 1300 miles and was going to change break in oil at 2k or 3k but will do it this week and take it to the dealer so they can check that bolt and tighten it down to spec or inspect it closer for damage if any.
This pisses me off and now after knockign you guys with the motor mount bolts I am starting to kick my self in the ass and think we may have some issues with this car.
PS I did get my CAI from MS installed though.(2thumbs) It sounds amazing and makes the sweetest suction noise on throttle, I love it. I can actually notice power/torque gains inbetween shifts and at throttle response. It seems to have a bit more punch when on throttle and at take off or between shifting gears.
I jacked up the rear end and took the nut off by hand!
I inspected the bolt and it seems fine and the threads are a tad bit flattened in the area where they pass through the sway bar body so no bid deal. I got some red locktite and wrenched it down with a 17mm socket and ratchet but dont know the torque specs nor have a torque wrench.
I have 1300 miles and was going to change break in oil at 2k or 3k but will do it this week and take it to the dealer so they can check that bolt and tighten it down to spec or inspect it closer for damage if any.
This pisses me off and now after knockign you guys with the motor mount bolts I am starting to kick my self in the ass and think we may have some issues with this car.
PS I did get my CAI from MS installed though.(2thumbs) It sounds amazing and makes the sweetest suction noise on throttle, I love it. I can actually notice power/torque gains inbetween shifts and at throttle response. It seems to have a bit more punch when on throttle and at take off or between shifting gears.
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