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When installing a new hood, is it impossible to keep the holes from stripping?

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Old Sep 4, 2003 | 11:18 PM
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Default When installing a new hood, is it impossible to keep the holes from stripping?

I put my old hood back on and I swear to God I stripped another hole/thread. Is it possible to NOT strip a hole/thread or what?
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Old Sep 4, 2003 | 11:24 PM
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Default Re: When installing a new hood, is it impossible to keep the holes from stripping? (psychotic)

having another set of hands help to keep it (the hood) lined up...
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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 12:10 AM
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Default Re: When installing a new hood, is it impossible to keep the holes from stripping? (Infinity_Racer)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Infinity_Racer &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">having another set of hands help to keep it (the hood) lined up...</TD></TR></TABLE>



just gotta take your time.
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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 12:48 AM
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Default Re: When installing a new hood, is it impossible to keep the holes from stripping? (psychotic)

make sure you dont overtighten them or you will snap the bolts
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