Thanks, Ferdman,

I agree re our circumstances the bolts should be no more of a problem now than they were when new ...key is making sure you keep never seized/lubed a bit.

My circumstance was an anomaly as I usually rotate them and do enough maintenance (brakes, etc) to ensure they get lubed pretty often.

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George Stephenson
1991 350 SDL (200K and she ain't bent, yet)
former 2002 E320 4Matic Wagon - good car
former 1985 300 CD - great car
former 1981 300 TD - good car
former 1972 280 SEL - not so good car
a couple of those diesel Rabbits ...40-45 mpg