wishbone thread partially stripped!!!!

[york1e]

Hello there

I'm a new member - so if I've posted in the wrong place - I apologise in advance.

Front wishbone-rear bush: The bolt going into the chassis is partially stripped - I discovered this as I was told that the bushing needed replacing to stop the infernal knocking - has anybody had this problem before? is it just a case of finding someone to run a tap through it from above?

HELP!!

I'm not always in the forum - so if you have a top tip can you email me(see below)

cheers
Phil
Phillipyork@gmail.com

[rubjonny]

If it is only stripped and not sheared off I think VW do a slightly larger bolt which will fix the prob

If the welds have given way & it's just spinning, then you'll have to cut a hole in the footwell!
If you lift the carpet there is a round blanking plate, remove this then cut downwards a little.  Then you'll need to weld a replacement nut in there, weld the hole back up & rust-proof the area.

[york1e]

its not spinning - it nips up but I dont think its taking up all the thread - what there is of it anyway. I'll give VW a shout and badger them about the longer bolt. the last thing I want to do is cut a hole in me footwell!! - its only 2 weeks old!!

cheers for that fella - here's to the end of the infernal knocking!!

Phil

[Deefadog]

It's not for girls!


sorry mate could not resist - your user name that is, sorry i have nothing of value to add to this thread, please ignore me

Hope you get it sorted!

[york1e]

No worries

but show me a woman that doesn't want a yorkie in 'er mouth!!!

(admittedly business has been slow. . . )