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Brumy_pete
9th May 2014, 20:18
as in title 1 of my strut bolts snapped because i over tightend it while fitting strut brace like a div. Will it be ok to drive for a while? I also have a little squeeky noise from front i take it i have over tighted them all?
cheers pete

pdiddley
9th May 2014, 20:53
the studs on top of mount come out just drop arm and hammer out its a splined bolt local garage can replace them but as for now should be ok

Prickle
9th May 2014, 21:03
new top mount im afraid.

Brumy_pete
9th May 2014, 21:14
Ok cheers will be replaceing it just wanted to no if ok for now.
Cheers

Gandi699
9th May 2014, 21:17
It'll be alright just don't go mental


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jokerer
9th May 2014, 23:47
as in title 1 of my strut bolts snapped because i over tightend it while fitting strut brace like a div. Will it be ok to drive for a while? I also have a little squeeky noise from front i take it i have over tighted them all?
cheers pete

Go buy a torque wrench and learn to use it, it'll help stop stuff like this happening again :)

LSOfreak
9th May 2014, 23:56
It'll be fine to drive. I did the same before. You should look to replace the topmount rubber soon though

Brumy_pete
10th May 2014, 08:45
I was going to get torque wrench but i couldnt wait. Yh will take it easy goin to replace soon.
Thanks agen