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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 10:30 AM
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hi everyone can anyone pls tell me why on of the bolts would be loose what causes it?

once tightened is it ok? or is it something really really bad?

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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 10:35 AM
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sorry i meant why one of the bolts^^^^
 
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 01:26 PM
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I'd suggest simply re-tightening then checking occasionally, until you're satisfied that it's going to stay tight.

As to cause, perhaps it was miss-tightened at some previous maintenance point... or better minds here may have more informed suggestions.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 12:29 PM
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thanks buddy jus hope thats all it was a mis tightened like you stated, and not a fault will drive for a week and see if it gets loose again

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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 12:37 PM
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Also, check the rubber flex couplers for cracking or aging.
 
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