engine mount bolts

[jake]

would it pay to put lock tight onto the threads?

this might stop them vibrating out again......just a thought.

cheers
Jake

[RockyOne]

Re sticking with the correct 3/8" dia size,thought came to me that pehaps the small bolt size is to do with frontal crash situations,where,the bolts/studs are meant to shear to allow the motor / tranny unit to take a dive under the cabin for safety reasons..After all,Jeeps are,I understand,some of the safest rigs when subjected to severe frontal impact (crash).Maybe the heads should be drilled and wired together to prevent them coming loose,like in the avaition industry.

[RockyOne]

Wow! They must have that down to a fine art..Wonder if you could give us all a "blow by blow"account of how it is done,without giving away their trade secrets?..Great to see you are on a winner..Have fun..RockyOne

Originally Posted by mozzy

Well thanks people for all the good advice. Got a bloke from threadtech round to extract the studs, they were out in no time. Bout 45min and 2 had rusted in, saved me buggering it up. He reckons usally 10 or so min to get one out. Had all the flash gear and had done a number of jeeps before, and a mobile service. Only need bolts now and mobile again. I guess now with original thread intact will use original spec bolts for now, and replaceing all 6 of them (just to be safe). Does anyone know torque settings for these things.

[Jeepdownunder]

Yeah GOJEEP put lock tight on mine when he drilled out my "BROKEN BLODDY FRI*&%$*&#GEN BOLTS" "sorry had a little moment there" Lock Tight good idea, they have not budged!!!