Jasper
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| posted on 14/4/03 at 08:53 PM |
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What front wing stay bolts??
Anybody know the thread for the three bolts that fix the front wing stays to the Cortina uprights???
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chrisg
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| posted on 14/4/03 at 09:01 PM |
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M8................M8!
Geddit?
Cheers
Chris
Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the
error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!
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chrisg,
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| posted on 14/4/03 at 09:30 PM |
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M8
Still watching you twin
quote:
Originally posted by chrisg
M8................M8!
Geddit?
Cheers
Chris
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Jasper
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| posted on 15/4/03 at 09:18 AM |
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Tried an M8, seemed to bind, maybe I've got paint in my thread..... cheers nutter...
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eddymcclements
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| posted on 15/4/03 at 12:21 PM |
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They're M8 and usually full of rust. Proper way to sort it is with an M8 tap, but I saw someone solve the problem with an 8.8 high-tensile bolt
with a couple of slots ground along its length with an angle grinder. Might clear the crud out OK?
Cheers,
Eddy
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chrisg
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| posted on 15/4/03 at 06:13 PM |
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Yes Jasper I had to run a tap through them but they are M8!
quote:
Still watching you twin
Whatever floats your boat, you sad, sad man.
Cheers
Chris
[Edited on 15/4/03 by chrisg]
Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the
error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!
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Jasper
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| posted on 15/4/03 at 07:40 PM |
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BTW, did u use spacers or just tighten them up as they are a good distance from the uprights
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Stu16v
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| posted on 15/4/03 at 11:50 PM |
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Jasper, I've used long M8 bolts fitted/tightened up from the disc side, effectively making studs to fit the wing brackets. Then I have used nuts
for the mounting plate to bolt up to, and finally nylock nuts to finish. The beauty of using nuts instead of spacers is that it gives a little bit of
adjustablity.
HTH Stu.
Dont just build it.....make it!
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eddymcclements
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| posted on 16/4/03 at 09:06 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Stu16v
I've used long M8 bolts fitted/tightened up from the disc side, effectively making studs to fit the wing brackets. Then I have used nuts for the
mounting plate to bolt up to, and finally nylock nuts to finish.
Yes - me too. M*8 x 40mm set screws as it happens. If I was doing it again I'd probably try and get 45mm, as it'll give a couple more
threads engagement on the Nylocs.
Cheers,
Eddy
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Jasper
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| posted on 16/4/03 at 09:16 AM |
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Good idea, just have to dismantle the calipers/discs again, after threadlocking the capilers on!
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Ian Pearson
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| posted on 17/4/03 at 10:02 PM |
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Cut spacers to suit.
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Jasper
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| posted on 18/4/03 at 09:43 AM |
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Thanks chaps - all sorted..... shame nothing from lolocost ever fits first time....
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