Did something REALLY stupid
#1
Did something REALLY stupid
Well I just got my torque wrench out, and I was tightening my FSTB nuts...well I overtightened one, and snapped the bolt, right at the covering for the tower. What kind of trouble am I in? Can I still drive with only two bolts on one side?
#2
Much worse than I thought
Well it gets worse..as I was trying to loosen the other, I did much more damage than I thought..it seems I snapped 4 of the 6 bolts..I thought I read somewhere to tighten to 80lbs, we'll i guess I muyst have be insane...so now i am screwed..where do those bolts go so i can replace them..please help!!!!
#6
Re: Did something REALLY stupid
Originally posted by mpc578
Well I just got my torque wrench out, and I was tightening my FSTB nuts...well I overtightened one, and snapped the bolt, right at the covering for the tower. What kind of trouble am I in? Can I still drive with only two bolts on one side?
Well I just got my torque wrench out, and I was tightening my FSTB nuts...well I overtightened one, and snapped the bolt, right at the covering for the tower. What kind of trouble am I in? Can I still drive with only two bolts on one side?
#7
DAMNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
I hope you aint driving that car too hard. Cause if the next one snaps, you got issues and major damage in place.
Just go to the dealer and buy a new top strut mount plate. It comes with the studs that you broke off.
Problem is, it is going to be some work, basically going to have to remove the tire, remove the two large bolts holding the strut at the bottom, and then remove the last one on the top, and then remove the sturt/spring assembly.
Then compress the spring with a STRUT spring compressor, and then remove the center bolt on the top strut mount plate where you broke off the stud, and then remove the plate, and replace with a new one, and then put the center bolt back in place, remove the Strut spring compressor, and re-install the strut/spring assembly, install tire.
Basically you looking at a 2hr job if you need to do both left and right and if you got ALL the tools including a strut spring compressor. And the top plate. Good luck
Dixit
I hope you aint driving that car too hard. Cause if the next one snaps, you got issues and major damage in place.
Just go to the dealer and buy a new top strut mount plate. It comes with the studs that you broke off.
Problem is, it is going to be some work, basically going to have to remove the tire, remove the two large bolts holding the strut at the bottom, and then remove the last one on the top, and then remove the sturt/spring assembly.
Then compress the spring with a STRUT spring compressor, and then remove the center bolt on the top strut mount plate where you broke off the stud, and then remove the plate, and replace with a new one, and then put the center bolt back in place, remove the Strut spring compressor, and re-install the strut/spring assembly, install tire.
Basically you looking at a 2hr job if you need to do both left and right and if you got ALL the tools including a strut spring compressor. And the top plate. Good luck
Dixit
#8
I wish I could drive it.
See bigdog, when I F*** something up, I go all the way...Seems that I have broken 4 of the 6 bolts, including all three on one side, so I guess I am not driving anywhere..time to hook it to the mechanics. I have a question for you, do you think dealers will generally stock this part, and how much will it cost. I am taking it to my personal mechanic, so I get a pretty fair rate on labor. The only thing is i hope i am not without a car for like a week.
#9
Re: I wish I could drive it.
Originally posted by mpc578
See bigdog, when I F*** something up, I go all the way...Seems that I have broken 4 of the 6 bolts, including all three on one side, so I guess I am not driving anywhere..time to hook it to the mechanics. I have a question for you, do you think dealers will generally stock this part, and how much will it cost. I am taking it to my personal mechanic, so I get a pretty fair rate on labor. The only thing is i hope i am not without a car for like a week.
See bigdog, when I F*** something up, I go all the way...Seems that I have broken 4 of the 6 bolts, including all three on one side, so I guess I am not driving anywhere..time to hook it to the mechanics. I have a question for you, do you think dealers will generally stock this part, and how much will it cost. I am taking it to my personal mechanic, so I get a pretty fair rate on labor. The only thing is i hope i am not without a car for like a week.
Dixit
#13
Originally posted by irvine78
hercules! hercules!
hercules! hercules!
oh yeah, check with some strut companies like monroe, kyb (i don't think they have strut mounts for 2k2 max), etc. It might be cheaper than Nissan.
Jae
#14
Crossed my mind
The thought of having my mechanic put new springs on crossed my mind, but I just ordered new H&R's and they won't be here in time, plus I can't go that long w/o my car. I am also getting new shocks (hopefully KYB AGX if they are available) and I would have loved to kill two birds w/ one stone, but that is how my luck runs..btw does anyone know if the KYB AGX are available for 2k2, if not what else is a equivalent
#17
Originally posted by magnum
but still, is it safe to drive with 2/3 bolts? i lost one bolt a year ago, and ive been driving like that with no problems that i can tell.
but still, is it safe to drive with 2/3 bolts? i lost one bolt a year ago, and ive been driving like that with no problems that i can tell.
You are weighing safety against a small stud.
Dixit
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