Re: Help control arm

[Night Shadow <soltwede@privateI.com>]

> So I changed the drivers side tie rod today and that went well. I had to
> remove the rear clamp on the control arm to allow the wrench enough room to
> move to remove and install the tie rod.  But when I went to put the clamp
> back down the inside stud is um, just loose in there and I can't seem to see
> any way to access it from the top.  Is this a stud that is supposed to be
> just firm in there or is it a bolt that has a topside?  This really sucks.
> 
> Hope someone can help.

Greg, this a Mk1 or a Mk2?

I broke one of my inner studs, and did some exploratory surgery on another
car.  You can access the top of the stud (it is a stud, no head on it,
press fit into the floorpan) behind the pedals (at least on a mk1).  You
have to pull the carpet, then there is this semi-hard coating on the
metal.  Poke at that coating near the bottem where the panel behind the
pedals meets the floor pan.  You will find access holes that are covered
up by the coating.  Let me know what you find with that stud, I haven't
removed by broken off one yet, and would be curious to see a picture of a
loose one so I know what to look for when replacing mine.  My suggestion
for you, is since the thing is loose, replace it with an apropriate size
bolt with washers...that or just tack weld that sucker in place from the
top...

Good luck and please let me know what you find, I could take pictures of
the mk1 of where exatcly those holes are if needed.

--
Eric
Westminster, CO

76 Honda CB400F Super Sport
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81 Scirocco S (2.0 16v swap and complete restoration in progress)
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