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Old Feb 6, 2006 | 01:02 PM
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bitchest bolts/screws on an fb

definitly the 2 screws that hold the mirrors on or the 4 that hold the headlight cover on. they are soft as **** and always strip.
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Old Feb 6, 2006 | 01:04 PM
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Two bolt beneath the fenders that attach them to the body, always break....IMHO
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Old Feb 6, 2006 | 01:05 PM
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haha thanks for the heads up I have a problem with over tightening myself
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Old Feb 6, 2006 | 01:07 PM
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As soon as i saw the title, I knew you started this thread midwheat.

LMAO,
The oil drain plug is tricky by my standards. And the valve cap.
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Old Feb 6, 2006 | 02:49 PM
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Lower bolt on the Brake Caliper Mounting Bracket!

and when/if you finally get in there, if you strip it, it's impossible to get it out to replace it!

Jon
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Old Feb 6, 2006 | 04:12 PM
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bitchiest screws? the ones holding the ignitor facing the alternator
nastiest bolts? for me, the ones holding the strut assembly to the steering knuckle.
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Old Feb 6, 2006 | 04:15 PM
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Bolt/nut- Clutch Master cylinder from inside. I hated that one.
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Old Feb 6, 2006 | 05:05 PM
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Bolt/nut- Clutch Master cylinder from inside. I hated that one.
Agreed, also the screws between the front of the dash and the windshield...
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 01:28 AM
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Originally Posted by vipernicus42
Lower bolt on the Brake Caliper Mounting Bracket!

and when/if you finally get in there, if you strip it, it's impossible to get it out to replace it!

Jon
Agreed. When I was changing my wheel bearing I really wanted to shoot something because of that thing.
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 01:42 AM
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lower exaust manifold nut, rear rotor - with the racing beat setup. you just gotta use the wrench, i dont own a socket + wrench combo that will fit in there.
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 07:33 AM
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If you are using a standard box-end/open-end wrench, the back right (when looking up the hood) bolt that holds on the carb. It's just impossible with a standard wrench with the stock motor/carb; but if take that wrench, put it in the vice grip, and smack the crap out of it a few times, it works like a charm.

I love how the Hayne's manual's only advice towards this bolt says something along the lines of: "The back right bolt holding on the carb requires a certain degree of patience."
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by vipernicus42
Lower bolt on the Brake Caliper Mounting Bracket!

and when/if you finally get in there, if you strip it, it's impossible to get it out to replace it!

Jon
last weekend i found this out also. wat a bitch. i am going to grind a little of that metal away so i have enough room for my wrench to fit. i dont understand why they need to have that lip come out and block your access.
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 08:59 AM
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the rear bolt for the oil filter pedestal. i stripped mine and can't really think of a way to get to it besides maybe dropping the tranny or pulling the whole damn engine!
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 09:23 AM
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That stupid nut that holds the sturt cartridge in....
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by vipernicus42
Lower bolt on the Brake Caliper Mounting Bracket!

and when/if you finally get in there, if you strip it, it's impossible to get it out to replace it!

Jon

no need to take them off when changing your brake pad. remove the 17 bolt instead. If you ever need to remove the bracket, remove the entire strut assembly.
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 11:26 AM
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The nut behind the steering wheel!
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