So I installed my ES motor mounts today and while putting the bolts through the crossmember back into the radiator support or whatever they go into, i found that they didnt hold much load. Took my car around the block and sure enough it was a little clunky. Came back, took the bolts out and found this (blurry pics, sorry)


Anybody else ever come across this? Im not sure if my threads in the car are any good either, my plan is to chase those and find out. Any good ideas on what to do?

 

so it looks like its actually the radiator support that is screwed up/stripped. the bolts are also stripped but its from the bad threads in the support. what the heck to do?

 

would I be able to use a helicoil here? the bolt requires are least 57 ft. lbs

 

if you can fit it in and the threads match, you can. I heard that helicoil can take more torque.

 

Good luck if you can find a tap that size I would clean or straighten out the threads first!

 

yeah, i would have to order a tap online, that thread size seems to be pretty unusual, 12X1.25

 

I'm having the same problem, the car has already had helicoils installed from the previous owner and now they're worn out and the bolts look like roundstock. Has anyone figured out a more permanent solution?