Important! : URGENT. strut bolts

1. kirtisb Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 paignton Posts: 650 Mk2 Citroen Saxo VTR

   #1 14th December 2009, 00:48

   when doing up my strut nut i happend to snap the bolt.
   whats the best thig to replace this or is it ok to drive with 2 out of 3?
   
2. user_15516 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 6640 Integra DC5R & VTS

   #2 14th December 2009, 00:50

   Will be ok to drive with just two... as long as you're not doing jumps etc.
   
   Unfortunately, you need a new top mount to replace it. From memory, it'll cost you ~£15 from a motor factors for the part.
3. kirtisb Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 paignton Posts: 650 Mk2 Citroen Saxo VTR

   #3 14th December 2009, 00:54

   how do i go about replacing it?
4. user_15516 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 6640 Integra DC5R & VTS

   #4 14th December 2009, 00:58

   Need to take the strut off the car mate. Pretty sure that involves: removing brake caliper, driveshaft end nut, track rod end from strut, ball joint pinch bolt then use breaker bar to remove ball joint from the strut. Then undo the 3 top mount bolts (or now two) and drop strut off the car.
   
   Depending on what springs you have, you'll probably need spring compressors. Remove the nut from the centre of the top mount, use spring compressors (if necessary) to compress the springs enough for youto fit the new top mount, replace the nut and tighten it up.
5. kirtisb Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 paignton Posts: 650 Mk2 Citroen Saxo VTR

   #5 14th December 2009, 01:00

   mmmm what a pain in the arse. i mite just stick with 2 for a few days if its safe.
   also thanks ( theres no thanks button)
6. user_15516 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 6640 Integra DC5R & VTS

   #6 14th December 2009, 01:01

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by kirtisb mmmm what a pain in the arse. i mite just stick with 2 for a few days if its safe.

   Certainly is. Dead easy job if you have a mate who works at a garage!
7. kirtisb Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 paignton Posts: 650 Mk2 Citroen Saxo VTR

   #7 14th December 2009, 01:04

   well ill go to the garage and see what they say. thanks for the help
8. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

   #8 14th December 2009, 01:44

   theyll say you need a new topmount
   
   not a hard fix but a pain as said as strut off ect
9. user_39613 Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Essex Posts: 1006

   #9 14th December 2009, 08:49

   Shouldn't take a garage more than an hour.
10. JACKO-VTR Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2008 Derby !! Posts: 478 Saxo VTR !! Mercedes c220 cdi coupe 52

    #10 14th December 2009, 10:01

    if u need a top mount i have 1 kicking about on my doner saxo
11. kirtisb Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 paignton Posts: 650 Mk2 Citroen Saxo VTR

    #11 14th December 2009, 14:12

    howmuch do u want for it? also whats the condition like?
12. JACKO-VTR Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2008 Derby !! Posts: 478 Saxo VTR !! Mercedes c220 cdi coupe 52

    #12 14th December 2009, 14:17

    very good condition i try get it sorted in next few days that ok
13. kirtisb Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 paignton Posts: 650 Mk2 Citroen Saxo VTR

    #13 14th December 2009, 16:32

    ok thanks, whats the price?
14. yr51ocw Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 751

    #14 14th December 2009, 16:50

    this is what torque wrenches are for.
15. SaxoFurio1988 Established Member Joined: Apr 2007 Rhondda Posts: 1774 Saxo Furio

    #15 14th December 2009, 16:58

    Iirc somebody told me that it's an MOT failure if the studs on the top mount are sheared. Could be wrong though.
16. kirtisb Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 paignton Posts: 650 Mk2 Citroen Saxo VTR

    #16 14th December 2009, 23:38

    never thought they opened the bonnet
17. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

    #17 15th December 2009, 10:36

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by kirtisb never thought they opened the bonnet

    If that's a serious comment then lol tbh
    it is an mot fail it's a broken suspension mounting point
    
    topmounts don't need to be excessively tighiirc it's only about 20nm
18. kirtisb Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 paignton Posts: 650 Mk2 Citroen Saxo VTR

    #18 15th December 2009, 11:38

    lol my bad at the retarded comment.
    thanks its helpful to no the tightness, would it still be the same with a strut brace on?
19. MR_N Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Fareham Posts: 3029 Saxo VTR

    #19 15th December 2009, 13:29

    Ive got a top mount you can have for £10 posted. Great condition. Will even fit it for you for an extra £40 if your close to me