cardinal35

Does anyone know if the strut bar in the engine bay is attached with some kind of threadlock on the bolts? and if I remove it will I need to get more thread lock to put it back on?

mikeb

no, you can remove it easily
its just two bolts on each side

cardinal35

thank you I was afraid to try and then screw up something- I really doubt these things can drive without one

wakeech

...why would you say that?

syntrix

If I remember correctly, it's a 12mm nut.

13-19.5 ft-lbs

Samyv

If your looking to replace it you should check out the thread titled thanks under the Canadian forum. You will find a picture of a Triangular strut bar from cpracing. I had the mod installed on my car--what a difference in handling. You can order one at cpracing.ca. It's easy to install.

cardinal35

"...why would you say that?" .......being winter-I don't need even the most minute loss of control

wakeech

oh, it's just an ancillary structural peice, which benefits your suspension under only the heaviest load. so, in winter especially (with the low speeds everywhere), it's not a big deal if you had to leave it off

cardinal35

wakeech- thanks! I was worried about getting my timing right to get it back on before I drove it to work- now I am in the cool- thanx for the response- your advice is always heeded with the upmost respect