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PostSubject: Snapped MK3 Golf rear suspension bolt   Snapped MK3 Golf rear suspension bolt I_icon_minitimeTue Aug 07 2012, 10:43

I removed both standard rear suspension on n/s and o/s on my !6v but the o/s rear suspension bolt snapped and I could not get it out. Does anyone had similar experience to mine and managed to remove the snapped bolt? I cannot replace the suspension at the moment as I am stuck with snapped bolt.
Is there anyone can help me out and I will pay for your time to remove the snapped bolt. My car is in Hemel Hempstead.

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PostSubject: Re: Snapped MK3 Golf rear suspension bolt   Snapped MK3 Golf rear suspension bolt I_icon_minitimeTue Aug 07 2012, 11:34

Put a screwdriver in the hole and hit it very hard with a hammer, preferably use halfords professional range because if you break either they will replace it for you for free Smile

Spray with lots of lube too! Duck oil is awesome!!!

If that doesn't work, warm it up with a blow torch and the smashing it out Smile
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PostSubject: Re: Snapped MK3 Golf rear suspension bolt   Snapped MK3 Golf rear suspension bolt I_icon_minitimeThu Aug 09 2012, 07:02

Dashworth, I tried to remove the sezied and snapped bolt inside the subframe, but it would not budge!

I think I will have to drop the subframe and have a better access to remove the snapped bolt on the subframe. It's PIA!

I'll post here once I have succesful removed the bolt from the subframe.

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PostSubject: Re: Snapped MK3 Golf rear suspension bolt   Snapped MK3 Golf rear suspension bolt I_icon_minitimeThu Aug 09 2012, 07:06

Good luck man, try heating it up though, if you can make the metal expand it should be easier to smash out ^_^
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PostSubject: Re: Snapped MK3 Golf rear suspension bolt   Snapped MK3 Golf rear suspension bolt I_icon_minitimeFri Aug 10 2012, 09:25

Is it possible to smash the bolt out without damaging the thread?
See the pics below:


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What do you think?

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PostSubject: Re: Snapped MK3 Golf rear suspension bolt   Snapped MK3 Golf rear suspension bolt I_icon_minitimeFri Aug 10 2012, 12:39

Looks similar to my polo, I have just a nut and bolt, you seem to have a captive bolt, smacking it will get you nowhere, maby a belt sander and grind it away, then just use a nut and bolt.

I still can't figure out what's holding that nut down!
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PostSubject: Re: Snapped MK3 Golf rear suspension bolt   Snapped MK3 Golf rear suspension bolt I_icon_minitimeMon Aug 13 2012, 05:38

there will be the clip holding the nut in place and some rust

plrise it off put the end of the bolt inna vice and unscrew nut

my 2 pence
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PostSubject: Re: Snapped MK3 Golf rear suspension bolt   Snapped MK3 Golf rear suspension bolt I_icon_minitimeMon Aug 13 2012, 05:45

Aa didn't realise it was just a clip! Do as Dan says then!
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PostSubject: Re: Snapped MK3 Golf rear suspension bolt   Snapped MK3 Golf rear suspension bolt I_icon_minitimeWed Aug 15 2012, 04:43

or get a really looooooooooooooooooong drill bit and drill it out
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