Greg_S S2 Coupe 20+ years going strong

[Bowie69]

Die grinder with a burr in it and munch the end off the bolt.

[Lago Blue]

If your lacking a thread file, you could simply cut another plain nut (into a " C " shape) to make it into an adjustable (i.e. squish-able) thread-chasing die. If need be, you could also grind down one of your now die-nut faces to remove it's internal chamfer, to help you then use it to clean the bolt thread right down close against the installed nut you are hoping to remove.

[S2central.net]

In between a really busy time at work at the min I have got the steering arm off ready for the tierod group buy and fitting of @lagoblue top mount bits. What is causing me problems now is getting the nut off of the macpherson strut on the lower bolt near the ABS sensor. Its the last few threads before it starts to come off, worst case I'll have to get the ABS sensor off and use some heat. I have soaked it with WD40 and will give it another go tomorrow evening.

Wire brush and bottle of dettol ;-)

I wouldn't waste any WD40 on that - a nut splitter might help if you can't clean up the thread.

Good luck getting the ABS sensor out too - they can be really evil.

[Error404]

Run the nut back down the bolt and use a thread file on the bolt

[Greg_S]

In between a really busy time at work at the min I have got the steering arm off ready for the tierod group buy and fitting of @lagoblue top mount bits. What is causing me problems now is getting the nut off of the macpherson strut on the lower bolt near the ABS sensor. Its the last few threads before it starts to come off, worst case I'll have to get the ABS sensor off and use some heat. I have soaked it with WD40 and will give it another go tomorrow evening.

[Greg_S]

Still waiting on tie rod adjusters. I've been refitting the non Aircon glovebox but I'm missing the catch for the glovebox.

Does anyone have one spare?

Also looking for the right hand glovebox screw trim?

[Lago Blue]

Thank you sir.

[Greg_S]

It is for mornings like this, filled with anticipation that make all the work worthwhile.

But heavens, glove box bolts! How about those top-mounts and...?

I know the top mounts are on the list of jobs to get done. I am waiting for the tie rod adjusters to return from the machinist before I start that job, I should have them in the next couple of weeks and can get them fitted then.

[Lago Blue]

It is for mornings like this, filled with anticipation that make all the work worthwhile.

But heavens, glove box bolts! How about those top-mounts and...?

[Greg_S]

In between a load of other jobs I got the tyres done today and went to fit a non ac glovebox
. However I’m missing the 4 bolts to hold the glove box in and the bracket to hold the glove box light. Anyone got these fixings laying around?

Planning to get out out for a run tomorrow if I can.

[audiman]

Part worns should be banned!!!! But that’s another debate

[Greg_S]

Greg, you know when we spun the Coupe at Coombe?

The rear tyres were a few years older than the fronts. As the rubber ages it hardens and loses grip.

That answers that then, new tyres to come

[newsh]

Embarrassed to say I bought a set of part worns. Then replaced the fronts with new..

[audiman]

I seem to wear mine away before this age thing occurs!! The RS4 consumes a set of tyres in 8-10k miles if I’m lucky!

[newsh]

Greg, you know when we spun the Coupe at Coombe?

The rear tyres were a few years older than the fronts. As the rubber ages it hardens and loses grip.