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Old 04-02-2006, 01:31 PM
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I replace them and include them with my kits. I do think the weak link with the mount is the aluminum bracket the bolts thread into. I've had the threads pull out of the bracket when removing the bolts on the first belt change and also had the threads pull loose when tightening them the last 1/4 turn.
I repair the threads with Heli coils with good results.
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