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Old 04-22-2013, 11:41 AM
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Default Big Sucker breather bolts fell out

I don't know how long they have been missing. I have 3 questions.

Any damage/risk?

Replace the bolts or try a new air filter?

Where can I get replacements quickly? I notice I probably need 4 o-rings and two washers.


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Old 04-22-2013, 11:54 AM
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No risk, just make sure you use plenty of loctite (blue) , and the dealer should have some that will work,
 
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Shhh ... Don't tell anyone, but the same thing happened to me last summer just outside of Cincinnati on my way home from a week down in the Smokies ... A little creative Roadside Maintenance 101 got me home ... Called Ness and they sent me 2 new bolts free of charge. I had installed the original bolts ( with a torque wrench .. I've spent most of my life as an ASE certified mechanic ) and couldn't believe that they ( one ) had fallen out and the other was loose.
 
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The place I bought the Big Sucker (Eastern Performance) opened a brand new big sucker and gave me the bolts and washers for free. They have earned my business for life.

Uncle Larry, Thanks for your comment. I am not a ASE mechanic but I take directions very seriously and follow them to a T. I was certain I did nothing wrong but I was beginning to doubt. Your comment makes me feel certain it was not my fault.
 
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Originally Posted by John_HD
The place I bought the Big Sucker (Eastern Performance) opened a brand new big sucker and gave me the bolts and washers for free. They have earned my business for life.

Uncle Larry, Thanks for your comment. I am not a ASE mechanic but I take directions very seriously and follow them to a T. I was certain I did nothing wrong but I was beginning to doubt. Your comment makes me feel certain it was not my fault.
Eastern Performance has always been great ( for me ) to deal with. It doesn't surprise me that did a "solid" for you on the bolts. Keep the shiny side up John.
 
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