Bracket problems?

[UR50SLO]

Hey.... anyone else had problems with the pass. side bracket loosing up on them?

Heather had told me that she'd heard tapping but only when it was cold... it would not do it warm. So I got time to head over to her work yesterday when it was cold and had sat for several hours. It was making some big time clacking noise .. (thought it was a rocker from her discribing it) it was the pass. side bracket!!!!
The bottom bolt was missing.. the one closest to the waterpump was sheared off and the rest of the bolt was in the head. THe stud was the only thing holding it on and the nut was very loose.
Not sure if it's a comon thing or I didn't get them tight enough... ?

Luckly the bolt that sheared off backed right back out with a reverse drill bit and I was able to put it all back together in about a hour. No problems now but it did freak me out a bit!
Am I the only one?
Thanks, Scott~

 

[JSM]

Re: Bracket problems?

Hardman is having the same issues but on both brackets. I think stock in loctite will be good.

 

[UR50SLO]

Re: Bracket problems?

I'm just glad it wasn't anything with the engine... I check the oil twice a week and change it every 2000mi. It's always clean and full.
I can live with the bracket coming loose... I'll just put that on my monthly check list of to-do's. Check all bolts to brackets to make sure they are tight.
I'll keep a eye on them and if they decide to back out on a consistant basis I'll put that blue lock tight on the threads.
I've used the red stuff before and once that's in place there's little luck of getting it back off! That stuff is wicked.
Thanks! Scott~

 

[2kwik4u]

Re: Bracket problems?

I think Hardmans problems were from buying metric bolts for standard threads. Not sure if he ever corrected that or not though :dunno:

Sounds like loctite, and correct bolts is the solution though.