Alignment + bolts
07-06-2006, 11:53 PM
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Alignment + bolts
I'm going to be getting my car aligned later to the original Honda settings. Shouldn't be too much of a problem unless of course, from reading other posts, the bolts are seized.
The car is 6.5 yrs old and has 91k on the clock. It's very likely that the bolts would be seized I would think. I will tell them to only adjust the settings if they can loosen the bolts. I dont want them snapping a bolt and then leaving me car less whilst I wait for parts from Honda.
What bolts are likely to sieze and hence not allow parts of the alignment to be done? I am hoping the track control arms are not prone to seizing.
Thanks in advance guys.
The car is 6.5 yrs old and has 91k on the clock. It's very likely that the bolts would be seized I would think. I will tell them to only adjust the settings if they can loosen the bolts. I dont want them snapping a bolt and then leaving me car less whilst I wait for parts from Honda.
What bolts are likely to sieze and hence not allow parts of the alignment to be done? I am hoping the track control arms are not prone to seizing.
Thanks in advance guys.
07-07-2006, 12:08 AM
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I doubt they would be able to snap any of the bolts off ....... took me a couple of hours to saw through one with a hack saw.
Yes! the control arms are prone to seizing.
Are you aware of the costs involved with fixinf seizure problems?
Yes! the control arms are prone to seizing.
Are you aware of the costs involved with fixinf seizure problems?
07-07-2006, 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by StevenM,Jul 7 2006, 12:08 AM
I doubt they would be able to snap any of the bolts off ....... took me a couple of hours to saw through one with a hack saw.
Yes! the control arms are prone to seizing.
Are you aware of the costs involved with fixinf seizure problems?
Yes! the control arms are prone to seizing.
Are you aware of the costs involved with fixinf seizure problems?
If they are seized then its the cost of the parts that scare me the most. As mentioned in some posts, hopefully they will be able to loosen them just enough to allow them to adjust settings. I guess the fact the car has been driven lots reduces the chance of seizing as the suspension is always moving rather than sat still for weeks.
07-07-2006, 01:11 AM
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Originally Posted by StevenM,Jul 7 2006, 01:09 AM
Yes!
Odd that they don't use a threaded toe control arm similar to track rod ends on the rear.
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07-07-2006, 09:51 AM
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Sorted. Much better now after just getting the tracking done, rear was a fair way out. Just need to do the camber now but I can do that myself.
Felt really good on way home, think I need to get rid of the A pillar though as it's blocking my view
Felt really good on way home, think I need to get rid of the A pillar though as it's blocking my view
07-08-2006, 03:27 AM
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I'd have extracted the bolts and greased them before doing the alignment 
The worst ones are the front caster as they are vertical allowing water to just sit on the top of the bolt
Weird thing is looking at high mileage cars that are used regularly the bushes don'r seem to sieze, probably because the corrosion doesnt get a chance to build up.
BTW the upper wishbones bolts are prone as well, since Honda decised to put a spline effect on htem
The worst ones are the front caster as they are vertical allowing water to just sit on the top of the bolt Weird thing is looking at high mileage cars that are used regularly the bushes don'r seem to sieze, probably because the corrosion doesnt get a chance to build up.
BTW the upper wishbones bolts are prone as well, since Honda decised to put a spline effect on htem
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