Subframe mountings - problem ?

chris75 · 4th May 2018, 18:46

I started out this afternoon to change a lower front arm bush , but quickly noticed that on the nearside the middle subframe mounting has a gap at the bottom , as if it has not been tightened fully . See photos .
Am I right in thinking this is not right ? The others are tightened much more , but this one is not loose and does not want to tighten up any more . The front of the car is currently supported on axle stands under the subframe.

EastPete · 4th May 2018, 19:26

I think this is normal - the middle subframe bolts have a deep washer/spacer that goes under the bolt head, giving the gap you show in your photos.

macafee2 · 4th May 2018, 19:33

I'll bear this is mind, good to know

macafee2

75driver · 4th May 2018, 20:03

Yeah, I always wondered about that, but guess it’s normal, because mine are the same.

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chris75 · 5th May 2018, 10:20

Jolly good ! One less thing to do

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75driver Posted a thing or two Rover 75 saloon, manual. Rover 75 Tourer, Auto. Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Newry Posts: 1,781 Thanks: 574 Thanked 443 Times in 371 Posts	Yeah, I always wondered about that, but guess it’s normal, because mine are the same. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2006 75 Contemporary SE diesel manual (#1) 2003 75T Connoisseur SE diesel auto (For Comfort) 2005 75 Connoisseur SE diesel auto (Marmite duotone ) 2006 75 Connoisseur SE diesel auto (The last one?) 2009 E220 (For a change) 2018 L200 (For Big & Heavy Things) 1976 W114 250 Manual (For Sundays)

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chris75 same car since 2005 2001 Rover 75 2.0 v6 Connoisseur Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ellesmere Port , Cheshire Posts: 3,811 Thanks: 379 Thanked 549 Times in 466 Posts	Jolly good ! One less thing to do __________________ Who said it was simples ?

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EastPete Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Classic saloon, MGB GT, Skoda Yeti Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ramsey, Cambs Posts: 1,874 Thanks: 626 Thanked 635 Times in 430 Posts	I think this is normal - the middle subframe bolts have a deep washer/spacer that goes under the bolt head, giving the gap you show in your photos.

4th May 2018, 19:33	#3
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,928 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	I'll bear this is mind, good to know macafee2