Loose Suspension Bolt
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Loose Suspension Bolt
Does anyone happen to know if the tech's would have any reason to remove the pass. wheel and suspension when R&R'ing a water pump?
I had my water pump replaced about 3k miles ago due to a bad seal. After increasing my tire pressure a bit I noticed a distinctive rattle from the front end. Sounded like a washer clanging on a loose bolt. Today I took the front right wheel off and sure enough, the Strut clamp bolt was loose... not just loose, backed off about 8 threads.
Locktighted and tightened down to ~80ish ft.lbs.
Any thoughts on if I should contact the dealer and complain? Ill call ask mini tomorrow to see if i can file a complaint or anything... If it were a loose hubcap or something, fine... but this i could see being a huge safety issue...
thanks
nK
I had my water pump replaced about 3k miles ago due to a bad seal. After increasing my tire pressure a bit I noticed a distinctive rattle from the front end. Sounded like a washer clanging on a loose bolt. Today I took the front right wheel off and sure enough, the Strut clamp bolt was loose... not just loose, backed off about 8 threads.
Locktighted and tightened down to ~80ish ft.lbs.
Any thoughts on if I should contact the dealer and complain? Ill call ask mini tomorrow to see if i can file a complaint or anything... If it were a loose hubcap or something, fine... but this i could see being a huge safety issue...
thanks
nK
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