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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 02:16 PM
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ok, so just wondering why in the world would chrysler put to weird torx head typ bolt for only the two top bolts on the bell housing, anyone know why?
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 02:21 PM
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Maybe for clearance ??
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 02:22 PM
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The brother of the purchasing clerk worked for the company that made those bolt needed to sell a bunch so Chrysler had some of these torx heads on hand, and they fit in that hole.

What were you thinking?
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 02:31 PM
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To frustrate future DIY mechanics and make owners return to the dealer for work.
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 02:42 PM
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left over stock of bolts and rather than throw them out they could put them into circulation and save some $$
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Perhaps it was not Chrysler.
But rather a real DAPO
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 03:23 PM
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lol, all good ideas
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