Re: Belt Tensioner Snapped Off!

From: ABeerCan@aol.com
Date: Sat May 05 2001 - 20:10:47 EDT


In a message dated 5/5/01 7:07:41 PM Central Daylight Time,
grndak4x4@home.com writes:

<< Just odd
 to me that the main mounting bolt, which is really thick, just snapped. Oh
 well....
 Kyle
 93 Dakota 4x4 V6 >>

Remember, with age and heat, a bolts metal can become brittle and can snap
like it did on you. The same process that can heat treat a bolt can also
cause the bolt to fatique if done improperly. Maybe the heat from the engine
block over time caused this kind of condition.

The other Will



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