Missing Bolts!?

[Benz510]

Hey Stangnet.

Just installed a new speedometer cable and a 4 point maximum motorsports k member brace yesterday. While i was under there i noticed "some" bolts missing but not all from the bellhousing to the motor. I ordered new replacements from lmr. Anyways. Do u guys think it's still safe to drive in the meantime ? Also, Do u think this would cause vibrations in the shifter?

Thanks.

 

[Boosted92LX]

Hey Stangnet.

Just installed a new speedometer cable and a 4 point maximum motorsports k member brace yesterday. While i was under there i noticed "some" bolts missing but not all from the bellhousing to the motor. I ordered new replacements from lmr. Anyways. Do u guys think it's still safe to drive in the meantime ? Also, Do u think this would cause vibrations in the shifter?

Thanks.

If memory serves, there are only six bolts. How many is some? Did you tighten up the ones that are left?

 

[Benz510]

If memory serves, there are only six bolts. How many is some? Did you tighten up the ones that are left?

Yes there is supposed to be 6. Maybe 2 bolts missing but I'm not 100% sure. I didn't tighten anything on there but that is probably a good idea.

I been driving the car with no problems. Do u think it's ok for now? I should have the new hardware from lmr by Friday.

I appreciate it. Thanks.

 

[Boosted92LX]

Yes there is supposed to be 6. Maybe 2 bolts missing but I'm not 100% sure. I didn't tighten anything on there but that is probably a good idea.

I been driving the car with no problems. Do u think it's ok for now? I should have the new hardware from lmr by Friday.

I appreciate it. Thanks.

I wouldn't drive it with more that two missing, and I certainly wouldn't drive it hard. Not at all if you don't have to. If you have to drive it, definitely check the others.

 

[Mustang5L5]

Unfortunately we really can't say if it's "ok" or not.

All I can say is that if there are supposed to be 6 bolts...then there really should be 6 bolts.

If you drive it, I'd certainly drive it nice and easy and don't jump on the throttle too hard. Torque is your enemy in this case and you've lost 33% of your ability to withstand the ballhousing bolts from shearing. Granted...those grade 8 bolts are strong, but you don't want to take that chance.

If they are easy to get too, I'd go to HD and get two bolts and install them. They may only be grade 5...but better than nothing. Than swap out with the good stuff when they come in.

 

[Benz510]

I wouldn't drive it with more that two missing, and I certainly wouldn't drive it hard. Not at all if you don't have to. If you have to drive it, definitely check the others.

Thanks. Going to park it up until the hardware arrives. Always something i tell ya.

 

[Benz510]

Unfortunately we really can't say if it's "ok" or not.

All I can say is that if there are supposed to be 6 bolts...then there really should be 6 bolts.

If I drive it, I'd certainly drive it nice and easy and don't jump on the throttle too hard. Torque is your enemy in this case and you've lost 33% of your ability to withstand the ballhousing bolts from shearing. Granted...those grade 8 bolts are strong, but you don't want to take that chance.

If they are easy to get too, I'd go to HD and get two bolts and install them. They may only be grade 5...but better than nothing. Than swap out with the good stuff when they come in.

thanks for the info.

 

[srtthis]

are you really missing 2? or are you seeing the dowel pin holes?

 

[Mstng93SSP]

Exactly what I was thinking. Before you do anything I would get under and count the bolts.

 

[Benz510]

are you really missing 2? or are you seeing the dowel pin holes?

I'll check after i pick her up from the muffler shop. If those are missing should i replace the pins?

 

[srtthis]

no you cant actually see the pins... just the holes

 

[89oem]

count them while its on the lift at the muffler shop?

 

[Benz510]

no you cant actually see the pins... just the holes

Crap. I feel like such a noob. I'll have my guy check everything when i get these mm subframe connecters put in.