Hi there guys, a few issues i would appreciate some advice on!
I replaced my bushing a couple of months ago, which fitted snug and tight, and i checked underneath my car as i was getting a bit of a bashing in the rear. this i found out to be my exhaust as the gaiter (I think it's called that! the rubber thing which the exhaust hangs off!) looks stretched and could do with replacing. After checking the underneath of the car i found that the long Bushing Bolt on the radius arm, the one i replaced, is working its way out. It's a good job I had about an inch or more of excess as it's worked it's way out by that much. It had a nylon threaded nut and everything. I got the bushing from Fiat! My worry initially was that the bolt had snapped, but I think that's highly unlikely due to the size and quality of the bolt. My question is, should i get some locking compound and tighten it back up? OR should I get two nuts on the end of the bolt to lock it? there is enough excess on the bolt to do this.
Now for the Rattle. There is a rod which looks like it goes to the gearbox, and moves back and forth. After looking hearing this rattle i decided to give it a bit of a scout and found that this rod is loose. Obviously there has to be a bit of play to allow the normal movement of this rod. But could I possibly tighten this up a tad to see if that is the cause of the rattle?
and now for the anti roll bar! I need a replacement, preferably a kit with bushings and bolts. I DEFINITELY need the bolts. If I could get the bolts separate then that would be great. I have checked shop4parts and they dont have one for a 1998 1.2 punto. and I wondered if anyone knew of someone, somewhere i could get one from?
Thanks!
Allen
I replaced my bushing a couple of months ago, which fitted snug and tight, and i checked underneath my car as i was getting a bit of a bashing in the rear. this i found out to be my exhaust as the gaiter (I think it's called that! the rubber thing which the exhaust hangs off!) looks stretched and could do with replacing. After checking the underneath of the car i found that the long Bushing Bolt on the radius arm, the one i replaced, is working its way out. It's a good job I had about an inch or more of excess as it's worked it's way out by that much. It had a nylon threaded nut and everything. I got the bushing from Fiat! My worry initially was that the bolt had snapped, but I think that's highly unlikely due to the size and quality of the bolt. My question is, should i get some locking compound and tighten it back up? OR should I get two nuts on the end of the bolt to lock it? there is enough excess on the bolt to do this.
Now for the Rattle. There is a rod which looks like it goes to the gearbox, and moves back and forth. After looking hearing this rattle i decided to give it a bit of a scout and found that this rod is loose. Obviously there has to be a bit of play to allow the normal movement of this rod. But could I possibly tighten this up a tad to see if that is the cause of the rattle?
and now for the anti roll bar! I need a replacement, preferably a kit with bushings and bolts. I DEFINITELY need the bolts. If I could get the bolts separate then that would be great. I have checked shop4parts and they dont have one for a 1998 1.2 punto. and I wondered if anyone knew of someone, somewhere i could get one from?
Thanks!
Allen
