Need help, only 1 top mount bolt

1. Rob-sax-88 Newbie Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 22

   #1 23rd January 2009, 17:54

   As title says, They've only gone recently, and I need to pick my gf up soon, whats the worst case scenario? Quick reply is greatly appreciated
   Rob.
2. willsy West Midlands Joined: Nov 2005 Nuneaton (West Mids) Posts: 13835 '64 Volvo V40 R’Design, '89 Ph1 309 GTi, ‘97 Mk1 S

   #2 23rd January 2009, 22:23

   Oooh, so on the top strut where there should be 3 bolts popping through from the top mount, you only have one?
   
   I wouldnt drive it atall to be honest as the single bolt alone wont hold for long atall and could be very dangerous if it snaps.
   
   You'll need a new top mount asap
   
   Order your gf a Taxi and see if you can get hold of a top mount tomorrow
3. MaRiO89 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7705 Saxo VTS

   #3 23rd January 2009, 23:20

   If the threads are still poking through then it will be fine..
4. CooperVTR Frequent Poster Joined: May 2007 Telford Posts: 864 Gold Saxo VTR

   #4 23rd January 2009, 23:31

   if only one is secured with a bolt i wouldn't drive it, even if they're still there the strut is still being held with one small bolt.
5. MaRiO89 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7705 Saxo VTS

   #5 23rd January 2009, 23:35

   I disagree..
   
   Early 106's only had two bolts..Also if you know how the design works, the weight of the car is pushing down and the wishbone pushing up..There is no physical chance of the strut coming out..
6. JoshB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Pontefract Posts: 4007 2010 E92 320i MSport

   #6 24th January 2009, 08:36

   Pot hole?
7. willsy West Midlands Joined: Nov 2005 Nuneaton (West Mids) Posts: 13835 '64 Volvo V40 R’Design, '89 Ph1 309 GTi, ‘97 Mk1 S

   #7 24th January 2009, 09:02

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by MaRiO89 I disagree.. Early 106's only had two bolts..Also if you know how the design works, the weight of the car is pushing down and the wishbone pushing up..There is no physical chance of the strut coming out..

   Yes but if 2 have already possible snapped and gone there must be a reason for that, maybe theyre old and tired.
   
   You hit a pot hole with the last remaining bolt it wont take much to snap that one too, then you'll have the strut bouncing about and moving around severely.
8. shakey1987 Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 LEAMINGTON SPA Posts: 655 saab 9-3 turbo coupe mk1 vts

   #8 24th January 2009, 11:19

   yer i agree strut bolt will probably snap and strut will go through ya wing ent gona b pretty lol
9. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #9 24th January 2009, 11:31

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by willsy Yes but if 2 have already possible snapped and gone there must be a reason for that, maybe theyre old and tired. You hit a pot hole with the last remaining bolt it wont take much to snap that one too, then you'll have the strut bouncing about and moving around severely.

   Agree mate - I wouldn't want to risk it. Get it changed asap!
   
   If the last one was to snap the stut would just move within the big hole at the top - should you hit a big bump could be an easy crash.
10. MaRiO89 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7705 Saxo VTS

    #10 24th January 2009, 22:07

    Like i said, if the threads are still poking through it will be fine..
    
    If they have snapped then thats a different thing altogether..
11. Rob-sax-88 Newbie Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 22

    #11 25th January 2009, 15:22

    Hi, Thanks for your replies, she got a lift home in the end, I've not had chance to come online. The threads have snapped, with 1 remaining intact, but you can still see them, very slightly poking through.
    I bought a top mount, so i'll fit it tomorrow.
    Thanks again for your replies it'll stay on the drive!
    Rob.