[Mk2] [NA] Major problem!! SOLVED!! Captive nut on rear sub-frame

[Snakebitey2]

just been lookin at a vid ive made of the rear right wheel from underneath the car whilst going around a series of bends i will post the vid here but im suprised the tyre is still on the wheel lol vids to follow.

Heres the vid
http://s272.photobucket.com/albums/jj16 ... lshort.flv

[jmachling]

just been lookin at a vid ive made of the rear right wheel from underneath the car whilst going around a series of bends i will post the vid here but im suprised the tyre is still on the wheel lol vids to follow.

Heres the vid
http://s272.photobucket.com/albums/jj16 ... lshort.flv

Don't drive that car - that's crazy dangerous!

If you still can't figure it out, get a pro to look at it. Either way, don't drive it and sure a hell don't drive it at the speeds you were in that vid.

[Tiny]

2nded

And for Gods Sake check your tyre pressure im sure your side wall shouldnt move that much .

Hope you get it fixed soon

[Snakebitey2]

don't drive it and sure a hell don't drive it at the speeds you were in that vid

Think i was only doin aroung 45 - 50 lol bad innit

still waiting for parts from twosrus to get the camber sorted but aint got a choice but to drive 30 in it everywhere aint got another car, cnt afford another car, no car = no work = no money = f****d

again any help on this much appreiciated

[jmachling]

aint got a choice but to drive 30 in it everywhere aint got another car, cnt afford another car, no car = no work = no money = f****d

You'll be more f***ed if you lose the back end and hit something, or worse, someone.

Good attitude that - putting money before public safety.

[SwissHeavy]

I have to agree on this one, get a bus or something whilst your car is being fixed, or take the day off work. Your tyres are the only thing in contact with the road, without them, you are beyond screwed. Your thinking is obtuse at best.

[Snakebitey2]

aint got a choice but to drive 30 in it everywhere aint got another car, cnt afford another car, no car = no work = no money = f****d

You'll be more f***ed if you lose the back end and hit something, or worse, someone.

Good attitude that - putting money before public safety.

Fair point guys.

[HighwayStar]

What pressures are you running in those rears by the way? All round in fact. What tyres also?

R.

[Snakebitey2]

You will probably find that it is the captive nut inside the rear sub-frame which has failed.

This link will assist. There is a photo by poohbear which points out where you need to look.

http://mr2oc.co.uk/ForumsPro/viewtopic/ ... ptive.html

When do I get my £10 again??

I could just say this isnt the problem and blame it on something else so i dont have to give out £10 but i aint like that and it this is the problem with my 2 so i will be fixing this on my next day off £10 to this guy pm me dude and cheers for the info much appreciated.

[Zippy]

You will probably find that it is the captive nut inside the rear sub-frame which has failed.

This link will assist. There is a photo by poohbear which points out where you need to look.

http://mr2oc.co.uk/ForumsPro/viewtopic/ ... ptive.html

When do I get my £10 again??

I could just say this isnt the problem and blame it on something else so i dont have to give out £10 but i aint like that and it this is the problem with my 2 so i will be fixing this on my next day off £10 to this guy pm me dude and cheers for the info much appreciated.

Captive nut was my first thought also - easy enough to check - just undo the bolts holding the rear lower supsension arm to the subframe - if the nut has come loose the bolt will just spin and won't come undone. If you notice the problem on left handers it's probably the off-side bolt - but check both.

[Snakebitey2]

Again cheers for the info guys. as for the sub frame ive already cut open a section of the subframe, ive tried everything to remove the bolt but the nut is solid on the bolt so it is just spinning. gonna chop the bolt to remove it, then replace the bolt and nut with a decent nylock then weld a plate over the hole that has been made. hopefully this should sort it out. (the captive nuts on the subframes on these dont seem to be very strong do they?)
Will post pics soon for future reference.
Cheers guys

[going4the1]

Snakebitey2

Top bloke, and true to his word.

Many thanks for the £10, greatfully received. It will be carefully spend, going4the replacement pads and discs I've seen on ebay!

Glad you've got it sorted.

[Poohbear]

Glad you resolved this and I'm happy my advice from elsewhere was useful...I cured mine by fitting a replacement subframe

Bob

[Snakebitey2]

Been out and fixed it this morning, soaked wet thru but totally worth it, just need a nice dry day to weld a plate over the hole ive made. cheers to everyone who contributed to this post.