Use Threadlocker!!!

Stang_Crazy · 03-13-2002, 03:38 PM

Put the insurance back on the stang today and went for a drive. On my way home, I got on it a little bit and there was A TON of vibration above 2500 rpm. Even at idle, I could feel alot of vibration through the shifter. I limped the car home and checked for damage. I saw my serpentine belt hanging half way off my pulleys and my water pump pulley was all crooked. I looked at the water pump pulley and only saw two bolts holding it on!! The other two flew off somewhere on the road. It was a miracle I made it home.

Now I need two new bolts, a new fan clutch and a new fan blade (both were bent)...all this happened because I was too lazy to use threadlocker when I put my pulleys on. So if it says, use threadlock...USE IT!! Learn from my mistake!!

DRASTiK · 03-13-2002, 03:50 PM

Thanks for the tip. Sorry you had to learn the hard way. Was your radiator damaged? If not, then there's definately something to be thankful for. If it is damaged, then I just stuck my foot in my mouth.

Dave

Stang_Crazy · 03-13-2002, 04:00 PM

No damage to the radiator. None of the pulleys were bent or damaged (thank god). I guess I'm lucky to only need a fan blade and fan clutch. They will be here tomorrow.

Coupe5oh · 03-13-2002, 06:53 PM

Man, if you run your car hard, also keep an eye on driveshaft bolts, im surprised i made it home without dropping it one day, hard launches with slicks is what i blame, also the fact the i didnt use locktite.....Also seen my crank pulley wobling one day, I found one bolt missing, and i replaced the pulley and thew balancer to be safe.

Stang_Crazy · 03-13-2002, 07:15 PM

How much was your aluminum driveshaft?? Did you notice a difference in acceleration?? Would it be worth it for me to look into an aluminum driveshaft?

chatcher · 03-13-2002, 08:04 PM

never use threadlock to hold on plastic i learned this the hard way on my sports bike the threadlock ate the plastic around the bolt holes hope this can help someone from making the same costly mistake as me

Coupe5oh · 03-14-2002, 12:12 AM

Yea i recomend the driveshaft, I wont tell you you will feel a diference in acceleration, I did, just a little, the motor felt as if some load was taken off, and rode smoother, for 159$ its worth it imo.

03-13-2002, 03:38 PM	#1
Stang_Crazy It's never clean enough! Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Shaler, PA Posts: 1,542	Use Threadlocker!!! Put the insurance back on the stang today and went for a drive. On my way home, I got on it a little bit and there was A TON of vibration above 2500 rpm. Even at idle, I could feel alot of vibration through the shifter. I limped the car home and checked for damage. I saw my serpentine belt hanging half way off my pulleys and my water pump pulley was all crooked. I looked at the water pump pulley and only saw two bolts holding it on!! The other two flew off somewhere on the road. It was a miracle I made it home. Now I need two new bolts, a new fan clutch and a new fan blade (both were bent)...all this happened because I was too lazy to use threadlocker when I put my pulleys on. So if it says, use threadlock...USE IT!! Learn from my mistake!! __________________ ~Dan 2001 SVT Lightning 89' GT : Taking up garage space and waiting for a buyer... Rice Hater's Club - Member #11

03-13-2002, 03:50 PM	#2
DRASTiK Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 536	Thanks for the tip. Sorry you had to learn the hard way. Was your radiator damaged? If not, then there's definately something to be thankful for. If it is damaged, then I just stuck my foot in my mouth. Dave __________________ Dave 88 GT - 13.4@106 on street tires (2.2 60ft) My Stang RHC member #75 My stang is FOR SALE!!

03-13-2002, 04:00 PM	#3
Stang_Crazy It's never clean enough! Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Shaler, PA Posts: 1,542	no other damage :) No damage to the radiator. None of the pulleys were bent or damaged (thank god). I guess I'm lucky to only need a fan blade and fan clutch. They will be here tomorrow. __________________ ~Dan 2001 SVT Lightning 89' GT : Taking up garage space and waiting for a buyer... Rice Hater's Club - Member #11

03-13-2002, 06:53 PM	#4
Coupe5oh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 734	Man, if you run your car hard, also keep an eye on driveshaft bolts, im surprised i made it home without dropping it one day, hard launches with slicks is what i blame, also the fact the i didnt use locktite.....Also seen my crank pulley wobling one day, I found one bolt missing, and i replaced the pulley and thew balancer to be safe. __________________ Police package 5spd 90 Lx, Stock original motor, 3.27grs, BM fan, fms 10.5 clutch, D&D quadrant, and adjuster, ADS chip, 180 stat, mac cai, mac h-pipe, mac subframe connectors, ASP crank pulley, ripper shifter, 26x10.5 M/T sport pros welds. 246 hp according to analyzer Race weight: 3,120 E.t-13.57 with 26x10.50's e.t. streets. 1.88 60' mph- 99.92 mph

03-13-2002, 07:15 PM	#5
Stang_Crazy It's never clean enough! Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Shaler, PA Posts: 1,542	alumnum driveshaft How much was your aluminum driveshaft?? Did you notice a difference in acceleration?? Would it be worth it for me to look into an aluminum driveshaft? __________________ ~Dan 2001 SVT Lightning 89' GT : Taking up garage space and waiting for a buyer... Rice Hater's Club - Member #11

03-13-2002, 08:04 PM	#6
chatcher Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: butler pa Posts: 303	never use threadlock to hold on plastic i learned this the hard way on my sports bike the threadlock ate the plastic around the bolt holes hope this can help someone from making the same costly mistake as me __________________ 92lx wannabe saleen

03-14-2002, 12:12 AM	#7
Coupe5oh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 734	Yea i recomend the driveshaft, I wont tell you you will feel a diference in acceleration, I did, just a little, the motor felt as if some load was taken off, and rode smoother, for 159$ its worth it imo. __________________ Police package 5spd 90 Lx, Stock original motor, 3.27grs, BM fan, fms 10.5 clutch, D&D quadrant, and adjuster, ADS chip, 180 stat, mac cai, mac h-pipe, mac subframe connectors, ASP crank pulley, ripper shifter, 26x10.5 M/T sport pros welds. 246 hp according to analyzer Race weight: 3,120 E.t-13.57 with 26x10.50's e.t. streets. 1.88 60' mph- 99.92 mph