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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Ads17 on 01 January 2010, 20:30

Title: Chassis/Exhaust Brace - snapped both studs
Post by: Ads17 on 01 January 2010, 20:30

Hello and Happy new year  :smiley:

I am in the middle of repairing my rattling exhaust shield which I had to remove from the car to repair.

To get it out I had to remove the chassis brace (Smaller one) which goes accross the exhaust tunnel (near the cat) under the car, however when loosning the nuts to remove it, 2 of the studs sheared off and typically both on the same side which means I am unable to reattach the brace.  :angry:

Does anyone know if these can be replaced and is it easy to do?
Are they accessed from inside the car under the carpet, are they bolts which can be undone or are they welded to the floorpan?

Title: Re: Chassis/Exhaust Brace - snapped both studs
Post by: Paul86S2 on 01 January 2010, 21:00

Definately not accessed under the carpet inside the car. So they must be welded on or similar.

Paul

Title: Re: Chassis/Exhaust Brace - snapped both studs
Post by: Wayne on 01 January 2010, 23:57

To be honest, not going to hurt a great deal if you left it off.

Title: Re: Chassis/Exhaust Brace - snapped both studs
Post by: Ads17 on 02 January 2010, 10:44

Looks like I will be leaving off then.

Found this info on another forum so doesn't look like it causes any issues.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4441527 (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4441527)