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? |
mate914 |
May 4 2022, 06:53 AM
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Matt Group: Members Posts: 761 Joined: 27-February 09 From: Eagles mere, PA Member No.: 10,102 Region Association: North East States |
I would like to add.
Remove gas tank. locate mount under gas tank, drill hole in sheet metal above broken bolt. Spray PB blaster from the top for two days. Vise grip or weld nut onto protruding bolt threads and loosen and tighten until moves free enough to remove. The rust that caused the broken bolt is at the top of the threads. I wish you luck. Matt (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) |
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