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16th October 2018, 15:40 | #1 |
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Cross threaded wishbone bush bolt?
I've come to the conclusion I think the bolt I can't undo on the front lower wishbone bush is cross threaded and won't come undone, see below.
https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=288802 I'm assuming there is no easy fix to this. Anybody had this before? How did you overcome it? I'm guessing there is no easy way to sort it?? Thanks. |
16th October 2018, 16:24 | #2 |
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I would like to meet the person who can cross thread this bolt!
It would be a sensation to see a living Neanderthaler!
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I don't wish to alarm you too much, but I have come across a bodge to end all bodges in this area............
Some smartarse had knurdled the thread in a subframe fitted to a local members car, was it repaired properly? err no how about a tack weld to secure the bush to the subframe, and cut the head off the bolt and tack weld that to the bush Quality workmanship at it's best Seriously though you would not be able to wind an M14x1 bolt into the subframe cross threaded and you should persist as the only real alternative is to drop the subframe to improve access. Brian |
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What made me think it was cross threaded was because when the front bolt was out the mount was a little loose on the subframe. After hitting it with a hammer to break the bolt loose I was able to manipulate the mount by hand. This is while the bolt was seized solid. I realise it is probably incredibly difficult to cross thread. I think some point recently before i got the car at someone has changed the subframe. It has some markings on it in what looks like a scrappies marker pen, and then paint and condition is really good for the age and mileage compared to other parts on the car. I'm thinking someone may have done it up badly with an air gun whilst the subframe was off the car. I had another go this evening but still no luck, and I'm starting to see the spanner or socket slip off the bolt, due to the awkward angle of levering. I think i'm approaching my limit of my abilities and facilities so I spoke to Tim at Exeter Road Garage for some advice and to see if he can sort it, and he said the same as you. He reckons about £100 labour, seeing as I've already got the part to fit, for the worst case scenario to drop the subframe and get at it with an air gun. Though he's not going to have space for at least a week, i was hoping to sort it this week as I'm off to Disneyland on Saturday night. |
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I tried to find a long 18mm spanner today without success, but did buy a six sided 18mm socket.
I had a go with it on the long breaker bar and had a small moment of success this evening, although i nearly put my shoulder out in the process This time, without the socket slipping I managed to tighten the stubborn bolt about 1/12 of a turn, fortunately i then undid it the same amount. I did this twice and then gave up as it was getting too dark. I gave it yet another soaking with penetrating oil, ready for tomorrow's attempt. |
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