Radiator support bar bolts- nut broke loose off the chassis

[MaxTS]

Hi,

I tried to drop my radiator to replace my intercooler last weekend but the two 12mm but threaded tabs/nuts on the chassis have both broken free. This now makes it very difficult to remove these bolts now.
Has anyone had this issue before and could suggest a good solution to remove them?

Thanks

[stribo]

Yeah, it's very common, the easiest way is to cut the heads off the bolts, then replace them with nuts and bolts when reassembling. If you look at my project thread, there's a complete breakdown of how I did mine on my C70, unfortunately I'm accessing the forum from my phone, so can't link it.

[Nealevo]

I did the same as above as its a common problem

Stribos thread
http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthre...ess&highlight=

[MaxTS]

Great thanks guys.

Sorry if I missed it but what did you use to cut the nuts off? Space seems tight down there!

[dant5r]

Weld the rivet nuts back to the chassis.

[stribo]

Great thanks guys.

Sorry if I missed it but what did you use to cut the nuts off? Space seems tight down there!

I used a 4" angle grinder, just take your time, use a grinding disc, and literally grind the head off the bolt.

[MaxTS]

Dan, unfortunately I don't have access to a welded and it will involve grinding the paint, welding and coating which personally seems a lot of faff. But sure if I had the time and tools it does seem the better option.


Thanks Stribo, I will give that a go over the week end nice car by the way, I hadn't noticed how much work you have done to it until I read your thread.

[stribo]

Dan, unfortunately I don't have access to a welded and it will involve grinding the paint, welding and coating which personally seems a lot of faff. But sure if I had the time and tools it does seem the better option.


Thanks Stribo, I will give that a go over the week end nice car by the way, I hadn't noticed how much work you have done to it until I read your thread.

Thanks mate, it's not finished yet, but it's getting there.