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Top link bush bolts

Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2013 5:29 pm
by bigsmudger
Hi, attempted to change the rear top links on my 2001 406 today. Managed to get the nut off the bush pn the drivers side but I cant get the damn bolt out? I have tried losening the bolt but it justs spins round and doesnt un thread itself. I then tried knocking it out but it seems stuck solid. Tempted to get the grinder out, but need to know where I can get replacement bolts because they have the adjustment washers fitted to them, or are they only likely going to be availiable at the dealerships? Thanks for any advice

Re: Top link bush bolts

Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2013 6:32 pm
by midsmike
Has far has i know u can only get them from dealers

Re: Top link bush bolts

Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2013 6:58 pm
by bigsmudger
Yeah think it's gonna be a trip to the stealers tomorrow to see how much they cost. Can't find any on eBay or online. Was wondering if it was possible if carefully done to just cut the Bush off and retrieve the bolt? I think the bolt has seized inside the Bush so if I cut along the Bush and separate it with a chisel etc might be able to free it off

Re: Top link bush bolts

Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2013 7:11 pm
by trem1
is the bolt your after on this pic???

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Re: Top link bush bolts

Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2013 7:18 pm
by bigsmudger
trem1 wrote:is the bolt your after on this pic???

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it's bolt number 10 on the diagram

Re: Top link bush bolts

Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2013 7:26 pm
by trem1
servicebox reckons £4.39 from dealers for number 10

Re: Top link bush bolts

Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2013 7:30 pm
by bigsmudger
Thanks, that's not too bad then. Think I will just buy new ones and grind the old ones off.

Re: Top link bush bolts

Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2013 7:31 pm
by trem1
Nae bother 8) servicebox isnt always accurate mind, might be worth a phonecall first