Rusted Engine Cradle Bolts

Discussion in 'Challenger Mechanical Problems Forum | TSB's' started by SRT-Tom, Apr 3, 2019.

  1. SRT-Tom

    SRT-Tom Well-Known Member Staff Member Super Moderator Article Writer

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    Those of you who drive your Challengers all winter in ice and snow, it is advisable to check your engine cradle bolts. After many years of this type of driving, they can actually rust and break off. This problem is most likely caused by the failure of the adhesive of a black rubber cover over the hole in the frame. It is used to block water and debris from getting into the frame through this hole. Once the rubber adhesive peels away, the patch creates a funnel for water to enter the frame rail and it then gets dumped directly onto the bolts.

    Here is a photo of the rubber patch and a rusted bolt.


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    ZEN357 Full Access Member

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    Hit it with some WD-40.
     
  3. 70-426_10-SRT

    70-426_10-SRT B&E body lover

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    Damn, don't look like a 100 point car to me :)
    Thought you garaged the Orange Beauty during the winter months
     
  4. SRT-Tom

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    That's not my car. My SRT never sees snow, ice or salt-covered roads!
     
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