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vitamin914 |
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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? ![]() ![]() |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 120 Joined: 27-June 21 From: Long Beach Member No.: 25,669 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
Smack the bolt with a hammer a few times in an attempt to break the rust bond of the threads...a bit of penetrating oil wouldn't hurt. Then bend the strap/bracket a bit with a prybar to get it off the bolt threads so you can grab it TIGHT with a pair of vise grips...
That bolt likely broke under tension...overtightened or ??. There is no thread tension remaining, so it should come out nicely. DO NOT use an EZ out. I'm always amazed at folks who believe and EZ out, which is smaller and more brittle (harder) than the bolt that broke, will get out a broken bolt. EZ outs belong in the garbage. |
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