stephm
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Post by stephm on Aug 18, 2015 7:05:02 GMT
Hi guys me again ( you will be fed up seeing my name )
Could anyone tell me where is the best place to get a new set of mounting bolts for the rear subframe
I'm gonna start drilling the broken ones out today
Cheers
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Post by Glenn on Aug 18, 2015 7:18:41 GMT
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stephm
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Post by stephm on Aug 18, 2015 7:32:08 GMT
Excellent spot thanks very much
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Post by buster11e on Aug 18, 2015 19:38:37 GMT
I actually went on to E of Bay to get Cap Headed Allen bolts, high tensile grade 12.9.......
They are currently on my front subframe....and getting them for the rear....
OEM from rimmers are ok but you'll end up with the same seized, rusted issues you have currently......
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stephm
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Post by stephm on Aug 18, 2015 19:47:32 GMT
Thanks buster
Have another issue now one of the captive nuts is no longer fixed anymore so I now need to come up with a solution to remedy this
Who says motoring is fun haha
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Post by buster11e on Aug 19, 2015 2:03:16 GMT
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stephm
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Post by stephm on Aug 19, 2015 18:44:14 GMT
Got 2 of the broken ones drilled and tapped today then used a stepped drill bit and cut a hole on the slope that will let me get a socket in to tighten a nut on the bolt then I will weld a plate over it bot in the meantime I've put a grommet in it to stop water ingress
Just need to get the parts ordered then it's rebuild time
For now I am cleaning up the subframe ready for a coat of black paint
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sevenup
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Post by sevenup on Oct 1, 2015 7:35:51 GMT
What size of grommet did you use? I'm currently drilling out 3 of the bolts and I'm slightly off centre. I'm planning to use a stepped drill to tidy it up and I am prepared to go a size up (m10 I think) but wondered about sizing and availability in case I need a plan c.
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stephm
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Post by stephm on Oct 1, 2015 17:29:41 GMT
I was quite lucky two of the three I re tapped I think they are m8 I will double check and get back to you tomorrow
The grommet on the slope to be honest I can't remember the size I just drilled the hole on the slope and tried a few until one fitted again I will check and let you know
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stephm
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Post by stephm on Oct 1, 2015 17:53:25 GMT
If you need a hand don't hesitate to give me a shout
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sevenup
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Post by sevenup on Oct 24, 2015 14:42:06 GMT
I've been trapped in other duties and the car is lying neglected right now. I had no stepped bits but these were delivered recently and I will have a go tomorrow I hope. I have some helicoil kits just in case but I'm hoping to manage without needing them. Where do you live? I'm in helensburgh. If I'm stuck and you are game I might need some help. Unfortunately I need to go south on Monday and won't be back to Thursday or Friday. I'm hoping to make progress before it is far too cold.
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stephm
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Post by stephm on Oct 24, 2015 17:34:44 GMT
I'm up in Bishopbriggs not too far so give me a shout if you need a hand as long as the coffee flows lol
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