Reedo Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 Hi guys help needed urgently here. I have replaced my lower arms on my gti, however one side of the car was perfect. no problems at all. the problem with the drivers side is that when i put the last bolt in its location (SEE PIC FOR THE BOLT LOCATION), it goes in and all the way up but when it is done up it just spins and spins when its dont up fully. The bolt thread has not been ruined at all. Any idea please or help would be appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sausage Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 (edited) Pretty sure it's a captive nut in the body for that, so if it threads in but spins when trying to tighten it the captive nut is spinning. Not good. If you pull the bolt back out assuming it now undoes see if it has metal slivers on it, if so the nut has stripped, if not it is spinning. You can force downward pressure on the captive nut to try and stop it spinning by levering between the subframe and body while tightening the bolt, (best done with an impact gun though as it is faster). If that fails then you are looking at cutting an opening in the chassis rail and welding the captive nut back on, then welding up the opening after. Edited February 19, 2017 by Sausage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reedo Posted February 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 that was my thought and a fear of mine i have some body work to do so id probably look at getting it done then if its going to need cutting up and that! Cheers sausage! You wouldnt happen to have a ball joint for passenger side or know anyone who would have one? Doesnt have to be brand new just needs to be in reasonable condition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 replacing the bj with a second hand is still the same labour as using a new one, do the job once, do it properly. as for the nut, they are lovely persons for spinning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reedo Posted February 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 Cant get new ones anyone ive had one on order since October. If you can find me one id happily use it! Hahahah Yeah im loving this nut atm its doing my head in ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 windy gun and force it in, usually works but getting it out is a sod. if you have ti chop then turn it around and have a captive bolt Subaru style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj1 Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 2 hours ago, Rich said: windy gun and force it in, usually works but getting it out is a sod. if you have ti chop then turn it around and have a captive bolt Subaru style With a captive bolt, and the thread sticking out, I don't think that sliding that part of the suspension arm into place would be possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reedo Posted February 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 we did try an impact gun... no luck so i think last try will be wedge between the subframe and the chassic! If that doesnt work we will have to chop the wheel arch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 I'm thinking of the leg ones. definitely a bit of a boner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reedo Posted February 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 7 minutes ago, Rich said: I'm thinking of the leg ones. definitely a bit of a boner What? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skajme Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 17 hours ago, Reedo said: Cant get new ones anyone ive had one on order since October. If you can find me one id happily use it! Hahahah Yeah im loving this nut atm its doing my head in ?? You can, I ordered one a month or so ago and went and picked it up the day after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reedo Posted February 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 36 minutes ago, Skajme said: You can, I ordered one a month or so ago and went and picked it up the day after. What vw store did you call? Whats the number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reedo Posted February 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 36 minutes ago, Skajme said: You can, I ordered one a month or so ago and went and picked it up the day after. What vw store did you call? Whats the number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skajme Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 1 hour ago, Reedo said: What vw store did you call? Whats the number? It's the one local to me in Bury. I was passing so just walked in and ordered it. The parts phone number is 0161 825 8007 from checking the website though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reedo Posted February 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 I dont understand how one vw store can have it ordered to them but others cant looks like ill have to take a trip...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James_VW Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 I've seen one on German eBay not sure if correct side mind you... You'd have to check because of left/right hand side drive etc... http://www.ebay.de/itm/172294392412 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reedo Posted February 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Ive managed to get the right ball joint from german ebay! Ive ordered 1 for each side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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