Sheared off bolt head, Front axle |
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Sheared off bolt head, Front axle |
vitamin914 |
May 2 2022, 11:13 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 202 Joined: 8-September 21 From: Toronto Canada Member No.: 25,893 Region Association: Canada |
While reading the thread about 4" hole under the gas tank and the protective cover for the steering rack I decided to get under mine to see if I need the protective cover. Yes, I do, and I found something I did not expect a sheared-off bolt head. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)
See photos. Right side ok, left side not so good. No clue what caused it was but it is painted over and not fresh - (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) must have existed when I bought the car. I know this is not correct and needs to be fixed. I don't know what these supports are holding but I suspect it is the front axle. Is it dangerous? How urgent should it be? Anyone have a feel for the difficulty in removing that sheared bolt? |
porschetub |
May 2 2022, 02:12 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,708 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
Let heat be your helper,apply it several times and this will assist ,soaking in penetrant while it is still hot helps also.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) with Superhawk on easyouts they are horrible things....often used incorrectly and that's why they break ,they have somewhat limited use IMO. One thing that will help is that without a head left the remains may not be that tight anymore,you could try building the remains up with your MIG to extend it then weld a nut on making sure you can put a good solid weld on. Failing that you will have to "core " it out but make sure you drill it "dead centre " and take your time,good luck. |
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