Trying changing the front left arm, i've broke the screw (number 10 on picture).
BROKE ON the carbody....
what can i do
BROKE ON the carbody....
what can i do
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What do you mean "Broke", like broke the head off?
If so, undo the other one, remove the arm, get out your dremel, notch a decent ridge in what's left of the screw body and get a big flathead screwdriver.
FWIW, since Dremel might not be available in your area, and I have no idea how to say "reciprocating saw" in french, here's a pic of one:
-CharlieSwing wild, brake later, don't apologize.
'89 324d, '76 02, '98 318ti, '03 Z4, '07 MCS, '07 F800s - Bonafide BMW elitist prick.FYYFF -
Yes head off...Originally posted by Charlie
But i seems so difficult to unscrew that i think it is the end....Comment
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Do you think you cross threaded it or stripped it? I would try my "dremel" approach first, if that doesn't work, you might have to try getting a helicoil kit.Originally posted by Bunta
-CharlieSwing wild, brake later, don't apologize.'89 324d, '76 02, '98 318ti, '03 Z4, '07 MCS, '07 F800s - Bonafide BMW elitist prick.FYYFFComment
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get an easy out attachment for your drill, and go to town with that. Shouldnt be too hard.Comment
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I don't know.Originally posted by Charlie
i'm fed up with this carComment
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you must have some rust problems, or somebody went nuts with air tools.. those bolts are only supposed to be torqued to 30ft-lbs, not exactly the tightest fasteners on an E30. you should be able to break them free with a small wrench.
if you take the rest of the bolts off, you should be able to get the control arm bracket off the car. Then you can use a set of vice grips on the rest of the bolt that is sticking out. hopefully it's not cross threaded or something. use some penetrating oil to make it a bit easier, good luck!Comment
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I think this was very badly repaired in its old life.
I'll tell you guys, the end of this story.Comment
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