Lewis,
That "bolt" is actually a plastic machine screw plugging a structural
thread on the inner rear wheel panel. It is meant to keep that thread
from rusting out until you decide to put on the factory optional 3 point
seat belt system. That plastic "bolt" is replaced by a real one holding
the "over the shoulder" portion of a 3 point system.
Caution. If you have a problem removing this plastic screw plug, and
damage the slot (or hex), do NOT use a "bolt extractor" on it. The
plastic will just deform, and a cheap extractor will break off in the
hole. NOW you are in trouble. This did not happen on the Tiger, but
on my Porsche, with similar plug for seat belts for rear jump seats.
These are still available, and Moss Motors, Goleta CA, carries one for
an MG that fits just fine.
Steve
Lewis Gooch wrote:
> I have a question if I can explain it.
> Behind the front seats inside the car on what would be the interior
> side of the wheelwell (about a foot above the rear shelf/floorboard)
> On each side there are what looks like a place where a bolt went into
> to hold something.? (one each side)
> No Tigers here to look at
> Any ideas, even suggestions. Maybe to hold part of the top frame or ?
> Looks like bolts are broken off Not sure if I need to drill and tap
> for something?
> Too many years have gone by since I took it apart and CRS is setting in!
> I can send a photo to an individual if that would help ID what I am
> talking about.
> Thanks Lewis
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