Breaking : 1993 2.1 SED Auto

Post by **Dieselman** » Mon Apr 27, 2015 7:03 pm

A long extension from below the car will reach it.

jeastham · Post by **jeastham** » Tue Apr 28, 2015 8:54 am

Dieselman wrote:A long extension from below the car will reach it.

The nut ? I can turn the nut

. Just that the nut turns the bolt; and I can't see what arrangement is in place; the opposite end to the nut.

Got a 1/4" ratchet, a full set of extension bars, and a U/J, so no issue with getting access to the nut; it's the other end I've got a problem with.

Think I'll slide the seat back, pull the carpet up; and get the angle grinder out !

Post by **xmexclusive** » Tue Apr 28, 2015 9:00 am

Go careful with the angry grinder.
The fuel pipes are right behind the metalwork you need to remove.

John

MTXM · Post by **MTXM** » Tue Apr 28, 2015 9:48 am

There is a hexagonal head on the other end of the bolt around 10mm I think that is slightly recessed into a cup but you should be able to get a spanner in hopefully! Regards, Matthew T.

Post by **robert_e_smart** » Tue Apr 28, 2015 9:53 am

The only way to a grinder in there to cut them is when the engine is rocked forward a bit. Thats how (when) I cut these.

jeastham · Post by **jeastham** » Tue Apr 28, 2015 11:12 am

Is it me; or is this a stupid design? What's wrong with a stud and nut affair? That way; if (WHEN) the nut seizes onto the stud; at least the nut and stud come out as one. I'd be fornicated, if I wanted to just replace the exhaust !

jeastham · Post by **jeastham** » Thu Apr 30, 2015 10:58 am

It's off !!!

cxprestigeauto · Post by **cxprestigeauto** » Thu Apr 30, 2015 1:04 pm

Top job!

Socket and spanner or grinder and brute force?

Rob

White Exec · Post by **White Exec** » Thu Apr 30, 2015 1:29 pm

How about replacing the bolt etc with a stainless bolt, hex-headed . . . Might allow a long allen key onto the difficult end.
Or weld a bit mild steel rod/bar onto the old bolthead before it goes back in, which would stop rotation.
S/s or brass nut, too.

I think awkward manifold end fastenings are a long tradition in the motor industry. My 1935 Rover 10 was like it, and so was my 1959 Mini. With all of these, Fred-in-a-Shed could have designed better! Great photo: Man will not be beaten!

jeastham · Post by **jeastham** » Thu Apr 30, 2015 1:42 pm

cxprestigeauto wrote:Top job!

Socket and spanner or grinder and brute force?

Rob

A mate, with a 1/4" T-bar, with extension, U/J, and 10mm socket.

Me, with a 1/4" ratchet, 2 extensions, and a 10mm socket.

...and a lot of patience.

XM has eaten one of my 10mm sockets (probably stuck to some crap, on the top of the sub-frame)

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