Roll Restrictor Bolt Snapped!

[wez_tdi]

Okay, just got my wiring issues and brake lights sorted, 40 miles later, I pull away from a roundabout (rather sharply) and - bang!

 

Still drives but under acceleration there is major major vibration, but fine at cruising speeds.

 

I instantly knew it was an engine/gearbox mounting gone.

 

Got home, took under tray off, and theres about an inch bolt lying there, with a sheared end - which i guess is still in the front part of the 'roll restrictor'

 

Tried to get the 19mm bolt out of the back bush to get the full part off the vehicle and see if I can get the rest of the bolt out, but I cant get enough purchase on the ratchet as i'm lying on the ground on my back...

 

looks like i'm in for a fun weekend :lol:

 

shall I bother messing about with it, or just get a full new mount?

[gregers]

they sometimes come up on ebay,but that depends on how long you can wait,try all the dealers then give gsf a ring to see if they stock it.

[wez_tdi]

cheers mate, I'll make a propper attempt at getting it off tomorrow after work, and take it from there...

joys of buying a

[wez_tdi]

Just rang ford for the bolt... they cant find my reg number on the system (strange as insurance, hpi, and even euro car parts website finds it)

anyway, they think the bolt I need is the front bolt for the torque restrictor arm.

 

However - they say its not a UK stocked part, they can order it in, will take a few days, and cost £4.87...

 

anybody bought the same part recently - just wanna make sure its the correct one before I pay for it (gotta pay for it before they'll order it in)

 

Seen a post elsewhere on here where the person in question bought a new bolt for 70p from Ford... £4.87 is some inflation! lol

 

cheers.

Edited May 20, 2011 by wez_tdi

[chrispb123456]

Just rang ford for the bolt... they cant find my reg number on the system (strange as insurance, hpi, and even euro car parts website finds it)

anyway, they think the bolt I need is the front bolt for the torque restrictor arm.

 

However - they say its not a UK stocked part, they can order it in, will take a few days, and cost

[wez_tdi]

VW were no joy, gave them my engine code, said it could be one of two bolts in the system - as they dont stock them either, i'd have to order them both in, and not returnable if incorrect. One was £2.80, other was pennies under a fiver. Be Tues or wed before they'd get em in stock.

 

Off to hunt about for summink simmilar over the weekend lol

Edited May 20, 2011 by wez_tdi

[wez_tdi]

Cobbled it back together for now :blink:

 

The nut and bolt that goes through the bush at the rear of the roll restrictor is the same thread as the one thats snapped in the front. However the one from the rear is way too long, and doesnt tighten up against the rubber bush once its all the way 'home' in the roll restrictor arm.

BUT - if you use the nut that came off as a washer to take up the gap, it all fits up fine.

 

This obviously left me with no nut/bolt holding the rear of the arm on, but a quick trip to B&Q for a 130mm long M12 bolt and nylock nut and job done. (£1.39)

You can use a normal M12 as where it goes through the rear bush isnt threaded. I tried the M12 in the front, but the thread was much finer on the snapped one I took out.

 

So if anyones stuck somewhere and can limp it to a DIY place - thats how to get home.

 

Will order new nut, bolts ASAP - is the front rubber bush available seperately - look like its seen better days (although not split)

 

Hope that makes sence

Edited May 21, 2011 by wez_tdi