I need to replace the big bolt under my radiator that connects the front clip to the frame. Someone took a grinder to it and messed up the treading on it should I just use a regular bolt and make some bushings or is this replaceable.
Re: what to do
Posted: Fri May 24, 2013 11:13 pm
by rogerh
core support
Are you referring to this bolt?
Re: what to do
Posted: Fri May 24, 2013 11:21 pm
by rogerh
IF you are talking about the core support bolt, most likely it got dragged on concrete or other pavement.
The bolt is welded to the core support, I believe. Replacing it would involve cutting the old one off and welding a new one on.
I imagine it would be rather difficult to drill out the old one, re-thread the hole, and install a new stud.
If not too badly damaged, perhaps you can find a die and repair the threads?
Re: what to do
Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 7:45 am
by martin59
Thanks for the advice.
Re: what to do
Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 8:27 am
by Dick Koch
Martin - That support bolt is threaded into the radiator support and is removable. I bet John Fowlie can help you at Big M. He is a member of the Forum and may reply to you other wise you can contact him.
Dick
Re: what to do
Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 9:15 am
by rogerh
Hey Dick, thanks for supplying that valuable information. It should not be difficult for him to remove the damaged stud. It will be SAE thread, not metric, so he may have to go to Mr Fowlie for a replacement.