hymerhobo
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Whilst removing the old radiator I discovered rust at the bottom of the nearside chassis where the front cross-member bolts on. Having read various accounts of people removing this cross-member to replace it, I thought to myself, 'how hard can it be?' So I tackled the job earlier today. And wouldn't you know it ... 10 minutes later I'd succeeded. Succeeded, that is, in freeing the captive nuts that are presumably welded or tacked in place in the interior of the box chassis section. I used a rachet wrench and a short length of pipe to increase the torque, and after a moderate heave, felt all three bolts give. But then further turning resulted in a grating sound, with the bolt failing to emerge. I can't think this is so very unusual, so has anyone here been in the same situation, and if so, what did you do to remove the cross-member? Incidentally, that cross-member is in good condition. I'd prefer not to have to cut it up.
And now for some smilies:-
:bang: :yuck: and finally
And now for some smilies:-
:bang: :yuck: and finally