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Something broke, '89 626

 
Steve W.
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      09-22-2007
Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/ wrote:
> Changed the oil on my '89 626 and took it for a ride, went down a dirt
> road. After the road turned back to pavement, there was a snapping noise
> followed by a jangling, I figured it was stones. A little bit later there
> was a loud jangling. I turned around and picked up a brass colored bolt 4"
> long snapped at the end.
>
> I thought it was the new sway bar link; I had one of those break already,
> but that wasn't it.
>
> A quick check of the front suspension (in the dark) revealed nothing.
> Everything looks OK.
>
> I have no idea where this bolt came from. Any suggestions?
>
>


If it is a clean zinc chromate bolt take a look at it close for wear
spots or corrosion spots. They will give you a clue what the parts it
holds look like. 4" is a long bolt. Sounds like a suspension bolt like
an A arm or maybe a rear spring bolt? Or possibly a caliper mount bolt?

I would look it over REAL close.

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