Ryan - We have seen this sort of issue a number of times. A couple of us in the PNDC carry a little kit to each tech session with a thread tap and some new bolts for this challenge. If you don't want to buy an entire tap and die set, you can purchase individual taps from just about anywhere. It takes an 8mm X 1.25mm tap. Make sure the tap is square to the hole, and take it slowly. Match the threads on the tap to any existing threads in the rivnut. If the threads in the rivnut are totally gone, you will have to replace that. For the driver's side that is stuck on the end of the torsion bar, the only way to get them off is to "walk" them off with two flat screw drivers. It's tedious, but usually successful if you give yourself time to work it off. If that absolutely isn't going to work out, email me off-list and we can talk about other options. When reinstalling the bolts after all of this is sorted out, remember to use antiseize compound in the threads, and also on the splines of the bar. Call me if you need me. Toby Peterson VIN 2248 "Winged1" DeLorean Parts Northwest, LLC www.delorean-parts.com --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Ryan Wright <ryanpwright@xxxx> wrote: > OK, there's a problem. One of the bolt holes on the passenger side is stripped beyond repair. We relieved all pressure on the torsion bar and now I have to figure out how to fix this. I'm guessing it's "tap & die" time? > > Driver's side bolts are just fine. Came off & went on without a > problem. The bracket is stuck to the torsion bar and won't come off; To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/