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« on: May 31, 2010, 11:46:28 PM »

The captive nuts used to hold the subrame to the body, usually once the subframe is in place the bolts go in pretty easily but at the moment I can't get one to catch in the nut threads.

Is there a way to get at these? - I've a nasty suspicion one of mine at the back of the subframe has made a bid for freedom and isn't captive any more.
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« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2010, 11:10:28 AM »

In the past I have used a modified bolt as a stud.
Screwed it in first then jacked the subframe up to it.

I put a weld on the side of the bolt to stop it going
through the captivated nut.

Hope that heps.
Geoff
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« Reply #2 on: June 01, 2010, 01:09:49 PM »

That sounds like a plan before attacking the housing - thanks.

NB Replacing brake pipes on a Spider  - not a job I want to do again in a hurry unless the engine is out !

Stuart
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