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Offline dave73chally

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anyone have issues with motor mount bolts coming loose?
« on: November 25, 2016 - 11:20:45 AM »
On my 440 I have schumacher motor mounts and after the first 100 miles of driving, I noticed the passenger side motor mount bolt loosened up and backed out quite a bit. I originally did not have a torque strap on so not sure if this happened due to excessive vibration before I installed the strap. Regardless, it's snug now. Just curious if others have experienced the same.
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Offline burdar

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Re: anyone have issues with motor mount bolts coming loose?
« Reply #1 on: November 25, 2016 - 01:39:08 PM »
Never heard of that happening.  I'd use some Loctite on the threads so it doesn't happen again. 

You bring up a good point.  It's probably a good idea to go back over the car and recheck key fasteners after driving the car for a hundred miles or so. 

Offline GoodysGotaCuda

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Re: anyone have issues with motor mount bolts coming loose?
« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2016 - 03:53:41 PM »
I safety wired the mount-to-block bolts on the Hemi, I've certainly had issues in the past with that hardware. Mechanical locknuts, or safety wire in that area.
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