Doesn't lower bolt secure mount to sub-frame, threads are in mount? I'm wondering if the mount totally disintegrated, and part of it is turning with the bolt. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD
Rick Knoble <rickkno...@hotmail.com> wrote: >On Oct 15, 2012, at 2:09 AM, "Rick Hawkins Java" <macj...@aol.com> >wrote: > >> i can't remove the lower 8mm allen screw. The allen is clean and >doesn't LOOK stripped, but it acts stripped > > >That sucks. It is possible that the bolt is turning but not coming out >because the aluminum arm it threads into is stripped. If it has ever >been apart before that IS a possibility. Every thing has to be lined up >just right before that bolt goes in, or the arm will strip. >Put some tension on it with a jack and some plywood (to prevent >denting) under the oil pan and try removing the bolt then. You may need >a new arm or helicoil it. >Rick >Sent from my iPhone > >_______________________________________ >http://www.okiebenz.com >For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
