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BristolSam16v
05-06-2007, 00:32
Dropped the subframe some-what to change the rack, took out 3 bolts but left the front drivers side bolt in.

I've jacked the subframe up to the correct level but the holes don't line up??? Am I missing something or is the frame bent :S

Danny-ACE!
05-06-2007, 02:32
Check the radiator is seated properly.

BristolSam16v
05-06-2007, 08:42
Pretty sure its seated right will have to check but it was seated right when i lowered the subframe, had this problem when I changed the box as well, took 2 of us to do it, 1 to push the subframe as hard as they could and 1 to try and push the bolts in!

bass_direct
05-06-2007, 10:56
loosen rhw 4th bolt, and then re-align.

bass_direct
05-06-2007, 10:56
loosen the 4th bolt*

BristolSam16v
05-06-2007, 13:07
Hmm yeah have to have a look I think it might be bit loose thou, I tried taking it off before and it just spun so :S

bass_direct
06-06-2007, 04:52
the bolt closest to the bulkhead? you'll need a spanner on top of it to prevent it spinning i think

BristolSam16v
06-06-2007, 07:54
Yeah loosened the other bolt and it lines up much easier now hehe

AndyFielder
06-06-2007, 09:48
school boy.. :P

shouldnt tighten anything up till there all in, goes for pretty much everything you do IMO