Front spring pan bolts

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Jul 20, 2024 | 08:08 PM

Jagsandmgs

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Front spring pan bolts

The manual says they can’t be reused. With a little blue thread locker what does it matter? Has anybody bothered to use new ones?

Jul 20, 2024 | 09:08 PM

watto700

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From: Twin Waters, Sunshine Coast, QLD. Australia.

G'day Jags,

I have R&Rd the spring pans on several of the Jags I have owned and never used new bolts or thread lock and over many thousands of miles have had no problems.

Cheers,
Jeff.

Jul 22, 2024 | 01:35 PM

b1mcp

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They're not stretch bolts so not sure why manual says to replace them.

Having said that, I always do for peace of mind. I don't buy the ludicrously priced bolts from Jaguar. They're a standard thread (M8x1.25 from memory) serrated flange head bolt - strength rating 10.9 (important). Commonly available from specialist bolt suppliers and ebay for about 10% of the cost from Jag.

Jul 22, 2024 | 08:27 PM

Parker 7

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The replacement requirement is probably the Department of Lawyers

Things go bad with suspension the car can go pointed astray

Jul 22, 2024 | 10:45 PM

olivermarks

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https://www.mcmaster.com/93474A215/

10 bucks - 34 bucks with shipping for 25 a year or so ago, cheap insurance with blue threadlocker imo, I bought them.

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