[Shotimes] SF Bolt removal

[John J. Weidenbenner]

I used an abrasive wheel on a die grinder to cut the head off the bolt. I
then removed the seized nut/bolt thorugh the access hole on the side of the
uni-body. This worked on the right side and assume it would also work on the
left side.

The replacement nut from the recall kit is short and will spin like your
seized nut. Try to fit a deep well socket of the replacement nut to keep it
from rotating. If that don't work, I machined a u-channel from aluninum
plate that's longer than the nut. The nut nestles in the channel and keeps
the nut from rotating.

John W.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris "Zap"" <zap@columbus.rr.com>
To: <Shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 1:14 PM
Subject: [Shotimes] SF Bolt removal


>     Calling any experts on Subframe Bolt removal...  I am in the process
of
> trying to do the clutch on my '95, and both of the front subframe bolts
have
> failed in the classic way.  Tabs are broken and nuts are spinning.  I have
a
> sawzall and cannot seem to get the proper angle or clearance to cut the
> bolts free.  I have broken TWO blades that worked to cut the new style
bolt
> at the shop where I rented the saw.
>
>     Any suggestions?
>
> -Chris
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