why is this bolt in my swingarm?
Started by mk2davis, Jun 09 2012 02:37 PM
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Posted 09 June 2012 - 02:37 PM
I have a seeming random bolt sticking out of the bottom of the swingarm on my third gen. I believe that is was accidently put there by the PO, and now it is hanging out of a drain hole. It is shouldered with a 10mm head. I put on the spacers and nut just to stop it from rattling around. I found this when replacing my disc brakes. Assuming it's not supposed to be there, and you have any hints to taking something like this out, please feel free to share.
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Posted 09 June 2012 - 03:21 PM
I'm going to guess and say that you can get it out the same way it got in - through one of the holes in the vertical walls in the shock hole. Magnet on a gooseneck should get it, but you might have to drop the shock to actually have room to work.
Really weird how it ended up there!
ps - nice new brake disc you've got there.
Really weird how it ended up there!
ps - nice new brake disc you've got there.
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Posted 09 June 2012 - 03:53 PM
I will go on all fours tomorrow........................
and see what my redslut has underneath there............
and see what my redslut has underneath there............
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Posted 09 June 2012 - 07:13 PM
I will go on all fours tomorrow........................
and see what my redslut has underneath there............
I'm surprised you don't already have a mirror or maybe even a camera on your shoe Leon...
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Posted 09 June 2012 - 07:24 PM
This is very disturbing. Low IQ PO's can be quite a mess to clean up after. Trust me, I know.
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Posted 09 June 2012 - 08:03 PM
Good to know. Thanks for your help. I'll try the magno-helper tomorrow.
And I don't mind cleaning up after the PO. Just reinforces the idea that she's found a better home.
Luving my new EBC disc brake!
And I don't mind cleaning up after the PO. Just reinforces the idea that she's found a better home.
Luving my new EBC disc brake!
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Posted 09 June 2012 - 08:33 PM
Curious- was you old disc worn out or bent or ?
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Posted 09 June 2012 - 10:32 PM
That would be due to a current owner low IQ. I was lazy and didn't monitor my pads closely enough. That lead to steel and steel braking. Operator error, in otherwords.
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Posted 10 June 2012 - 04:52 AM
Bolt could have dropped into the swing arm (through the holes near the shock) and slid down to the back. I'd like to say I've never dropped a bolt and heard it ping into the abyss...but I can't!
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Posted 10 June 2012 - 01:00 PM
Just a dirty (chain)greasy hole down there....
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