Bloody bolts.....

Post by **Nighttrain1974** » 23 Mar 2008, 16:27

We're desperately needing a pair of the bolts that go through the bottom of the front shock absorbers and wishbones on the front of our T25!

Both bolts have vulcanised to the rubber and will need to be cut out, and we can't seem to find any anywhere...new shocks don't come with them supplied (so helpful - NOT)!

Does anyone know the size of these and also a pointer as to where to get them from would be good.

Cheers in advance.

Post by **Laurie** » 23 Mar 2008, 16:33

19mm head, 12x1.5 thread.
They aren't vulcanised to the rubber, just rusted into the metal tube that runs through the metal bush that goes through the rubber.

Coppaslip when you fit the next lot!

Post by **Nighttrain1974** » 23 Mar 2008, 16:47

Are you sure ????

The one that i have tried to get out had a 22mm head to it.

Post by **toomanytoys** » 23 Mar 2008, 16:56

Lots of wd40/penetrating fluid.. leave them for a few hours.. then good fitting 6 wall drive sockets.. and lots of brute force.. work it back and forth, adding penetrating fluid

Post by **Nighttrain1974** » 23 Mar 2008, 17:07

Tried it and am now wearing the t-shirt.

Just need to get 2 "new" ones as i want to replace these shocks that are on now.

Post by **toomanytoys** » 23 Mar 2008, 17:30

er... VW van dealership.......

Post by **Grun** » 23 Mar 2008, 17:47

hexagonal head bolt

M14X1,5X110 / VW Part no. 251407175

Just try this, but how about, a little 'thank you' not to me, but Laurie, and Toomanytoys?

Post by **Nighttrain1974** » 23 Mar 2008, 17:56

Grun wrote:hexagonal head bolt

M14X1,5X110 / VW Part no. 251407175

Just try this, but how about, a little 'thank you' not to me, but Laurie, and Toomanytoys?

Oh pardon me for being so rude.

Thanks guys for all the info, i can go to a local engineering shop now and get a couple.

Cheers for the info.

Post by **maxstu** » 23 Mar 2008, 20:38

Hi Nighttrain,
I'm sure the quote about people who don't drink was quipped by Dean Martin and not ol blue eyes!? I read it in last weeks sunday magazine.
Not that it helps your seized suspension bolts....but if you need a hand I live just the south side of Blackwall tunnel.
Good luck

Post by **Nighttrain1974** » 24 Mar 2008, 09:09

Cheers for that mate, will give you a shout if needs be.

It is Frank, as it's on one of the gigs i have of his from the mid 60's, thousands of others have probably used it since though.