sidespar

I was chaning my oil and noticed this bolt seemed to be sticking out from the housing that it is in front of the front engine mount (I think it has 3 bolts in a triangle pattern). Well, this one looks like the mechanic didn't screw it in all the way. What do you all think? I don't have the bentley manual, so I'm not sure what the bolt exactly is or how to access it.

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Cooper993

Your picture taking skill leave a lot to be desired.

S4andTLS

Droplights r ur friend,that is all.

sidespar

it's an incredibly hard thing to photograph. It's easier to see when the picture is smaller.

Cooper993

I made the pic 50% smaller and still not sure what I'm looking at.

kiNGMak.:.OEM

vise grips or channel locks.. just tighten it with those.. no biggie

Hibiscus Red S4

you need to start off with a good set of small hands, then move onto some thin vice grips/tiny pliers. For the finishing touch, I recommend making a stubby 8mm allen key and giving it a good crank (at the end, it's a PITA). Good luck!

Nick Gustas

Tighten using the tips the others have already given.
<img src="http://tychl.txf.com/artiming/42-missing-snub-mount-bolt.jpg">

davenew

loctite is cheap insurance against things coming apart like that. I don't use it on certain things, like the bolts that hold the coil packs in. Definitely all suspension bolts and mount bolts.
<img src="http://dave-new.com/S4/bolt.jpg">

Nick Gustas

the bolt entirely. Still not sure how exactly they replaced the alt without removing the front end of the car.