front subframe striped chassis nut inside apron
#1
front subframe striped chassis nut inside apron
What's the best solution for a stripped nut attaching the NA front subframe by the LCA rear position. I could not get torque on the bolt to go beyond 35 Ft/lbs. Is the helicoil or timesert doable in this location ? Is drilling and tapping to next size up (m12) better. Need to see the body shop manual how to access this nut if welding a new one is the only option. The rest of the bolts on the chassis seem to hold torque. Need some advice on best path to repair. Thanks much
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I had one body shop cut up the NA body,
There seems to be enough meat in this nut to either do helicoil, timesert or tap to larger size.
The timesert needs to be specific height to lock in, the helicoil is less sensitive to length and can be tried first perhaps before tapping to larger size.
There seems to be enough meat in this nut to either do helicoil, timesert or tap to larger size.
The timesert needs to be specific height to lock in, the helicoil is less sensitive to length and can be tried first perhaps before tapping to larger size.
Last edited by stevos555; 11-10-2021 at 03:57 PM.
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