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Post by kelz on Mar 14, 2009 12:04:31 GMT 1
Can anyone tell me how to get the u bolts back in with the subframe in place
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Post by dai9fxey on Mar 14, 2009 12:11:45 GMT 1
I don't think it's possible unless you drop the rear of the front subframe to allow some clearance. The subframe doesn't have to come out altogether. The problem is that the U bolts need to go back in practically square to their mounting points and the close proximity of the subby won't allow them to.  |
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Post by kelz on Mar 14, 2009 12:14:00 GMT 1
How do i get the rear of the front subrame to drop
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Post by dai9fxey on Mar 14, 2009 12:35:48 GMT 1
Take out the top (tower) bolts. take off the rear (front) subby mounts. Loosen the front (tear drop) mounts.
Oh, before that jack the front end clear of the ground, support the car under each side with axle stands etc.
Let the car down onto the stands then using a hefty lump/s of wood between the jack and the front subby, raise the jack to take the weight of the subby / engine.
Then undo the above bolts / nuts.
Now, sometimes you can get away without taking the exhaust off altogether, but to prevent the exhaust from getting damaged it may be necessary to take the rear and centre mounts off.
I'm not sure how the automatic gear change extension works/ fits, so that is another item that may need to be loosened or taken off.
The carb may also be in the way and may need removing.
When you're sure that all the above is checked start lowering the jack SLOWLY and checking everywhere in the engine bay in case something starts getting in the way or being stretched.
The subby only needs to drop about 3 in at the most.
Make sure the front subframe mounts are not being unduly stressed.
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Post by kelz on Mar 14, 2009 12:46:10 GMT 1
anybody fancy helping...pmsl
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Post by jjitaljob on Mar 14, 2009 16:23:06 GMT 1
lol where abouts are you kel? is it desperate?
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Post by kelz on Mar 14, 2009 16:25:10 GMT 1
Very...lol..as the mini is my only transport, i think ive got it sorted now , well i have 1 side, thanks anyway ;D
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Post by jjitaljob on Mar 14, 2009 19:27:13 GMT 1
ok  thats ok. |
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Post by kelz on Mar 14, 2009 22:08:22 GMT 1
all cool now just taken chalrie to tesco's thanks dai for the help
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Post by jjitaljob on Mar 14, 2009 22:44:38 GMT 1
arr cool!! goin better?
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Post by kelz on Mar 14, 2009 22:50:52 GMT 1
Yes thanks, well happy now, ;D and that steering colm was great too ;D
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Post by dai9fxey on Mar 14, 2009 23:11:25 GMT 1
Nice one Kelz. |
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Post by corina on Mar 14, 2009 23:54:41 GMT 1
Just get someone to push while you bend ;D
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Post by kelz on Mar 14, 2009 23:56:08 GMT 1
im not going to answer that  |
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Post by corina on Mar 14, 2009 23:57:30 GMT 1
Thats a first ;D ;D ;D
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Post by kelz on Mar 14, 2009 23:58:42 GMT 1
Lol.. i did have 2 answers but 1 was abit rude
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Post by corina on Mar 14, 2009 23:59:47 GMT 1
 Gotto be careful on here these days  ;D
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Gotto be careful on here these days 
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