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Old 08-04-11, 08:53 PM   #12
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Default Re: THAT left handed threaded engine bolt

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Originally Posted by Sly View Post
Please pardon my ignorance, but which bolt is that? I haven't had my engine apart yet. Always good to be aware of left-handed threads before damaging tools and sinews trying to turn them the wrong way

Crankshaft bolt that also holds in the rear camchain & the water pump gearing, it has 'L' on the head and you only take it off if you have a major repair to make.
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