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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Deefadog on 31 July 2005, 19:55

Title: Front big bumper bolts!
Post by: Deefadog on 31 July 2005, 19:55

I noticed today why i have benn having trouble getting these off!

they have been spot welded either side of the bolt head! is this normal, or has some one done this afterwards, if so why?

Title: Re: Front big bumper bolts!
Post by: rubjonny on 01 August 2005, 08:40

That is definitely not normal!!!   :shocked:

I recon some fecker has stripped the threads on the bumper iron then got someone to spot weld em in place  :cry:

Title: Re: Front big bumper bolts!
Post by: kniterider on 01 August 2005, 09:10

some bumpers can be a total @rse to remove, most vag genuine ones are ok, but i wanted to remove the big bumpers on my old blue mk2 years ago and got the socket on them, they turned and loosened a bit then the nut which is actually on the bumper irons spun (as it is either pressed on spot welded to the irons) i couldnt see how they hell to get em off as there was no access points to the nuts ... same on the fron and the rear... so i tightened back up as best i could and left em......

ive heard people have similar probs with small bumpers too when trying to upgrade to big bumpers.. things rusted solid etc.....

cant think what bit your on about whats been welded on yours??

Gaz

Title: Re: Front big bumper bolts!
Post by: rubjonny on 01 August 2005, 09:24

The nut your're talking about inside the bumper is square with a lip on it, and sits inside a square hole.  What you have to do is grab the bolt and pull downwards whilst twisting to get it to sit back in the hole then get your socket on it, can be a total pain in the arse!

Title: Re: Front big bumper bolts!
Post by: Deefadog on 01 August 2005, 10:02

If you take the indicators off you can gain access to those nuts!

So what do you think the chances are of me get these off? any tips? I can always get them spot welded bacxk on :)

Title: Re: Front big bumper bolts!
Post by: Judderi on 01 August 2005, 10:22

You might be able to grind the weld away with a dremmel drill and grinding wheel. Only way i can think of doing it.

Title: Re: Front big bumper bolts!
Post by: Deefadog on 01 August 2005, 10:43

Yep, that looks like the only way!

Nothing is easy :)

Title: Re: Front big bumper bolts!
Post by: Judderi on 01 August 2005, 10:49

Dremmels are comical for stuff like this. You will go through about 10 disks on each weld!  :grin:

Title: Re: Front big bumper bolts!
Post by: Deefadog on 01 August 2005, 11:04

Might just get the angle grinder out  :grin:

Title: Re: Front big bumper bolts!
Post by: Mr Blue on 01 August 2005, 11:13

someone pass me a large hammer! Ill fix it Deffa :smiley:

Title: Re: Front big bumper bolts!
Post by: Deefadog on 01 August 2005, 11:27

 :grin:

Title: Re: Front big bumper bolts!
Post by: Gambit on 01 August 2005, 19:59

you just unbolt the bumper from below, dont touch the nuts behind the indicator. they are all spot welded on

Title: Re: Front big bumper bolts!
Post by: Deefadog on 02 August 2005, 10:44

No mate, it's the bolts below that have been spot welded!

I am taking the bumper off, beacuse on the front right hand side the plastic bumper has come away from the metal bumper and it sags and moves alot, is there a way to secure it without removing? are the held on with bolts? or are the clipped in?

Title: Re: Front big bumper bolts!
Post by: Mr Blue on 02 August 2005, 10:52

do what 'JTM' did...

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=25045.0

 :grin:

Use cable ties?...ohh im a genius i know deffa :cool:

Title: Re: Front big bumper bolts!
Post by: Deefadog on 02 August 2005, 11:31

The side bit is fine, although i will get a new one!

I can't find anything on the metal part to tie it too? good idea though, probabblly will do that :)