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vitamin914 |
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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? ![]() ![]() |
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flyer86d |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 429 Joined: 12-January 11 From: Corea, Maine Member No.: 12,585 Region Association: North East States ![]() |
I would do what Mark said. Weld a nut to the stud and back it out. If it breaks off, do it again until it comes out. I have used this method many times. It works great on broken exhaust studs also
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,614 Joined: 20-October 21 From: Maryland Member No.: 26,011 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
I would do what Mark said. Weld a nut to the stud and back it out. If it breaks off, do it again until it comes out. I have used this method many times. It works great on broken exhaust studs also Charlie (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I'm not a big fan of the "I don't want to" logic. Do you want to get that broken bolt out or not? Welding a nut on there is a no brainer. The heat directed into the stud will help free it and a large nut welded on will give your plenty of torque to loosen it. Anything worth doing, is worth doing right. |
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