Snapped Bolt? - Gearbox Maybe?

[damo 17 2 Cars]

Whilst driving today, funning the car hard in a bit of a race with a vts!! I know im a boy

 

Had a large clunk and oing and then a rattle under the car. when looking back I found a bolt, I recognise it from when I swapped my gear box to a 1.6 and added a new clutch / flywheel.

 

I just dont know where it goes? see http://s607.photobucket.com/albums/tt157/demon_dame/bolt/ for pics. I'm guessing its starter motor or gear box but the funny thing is the car doesn't pull as well now! like its lost the torque or something ?

 

also if anyone knows how to get the snapped bit out of where ever and advise on a tool, that would be handy

[EdCherry 34 1 Cars]

All the pictures are blurry... looks like the bolt holding the starter motor on to me, your imagination that its lost torque most likely.

[damo 17 2 Cars]

so do i need to worry about it? or will things be fine on the engine?

 

with the performance, i think it doesnt rev as fast? fly wheel and starter motor causing resistance?

Edited February 21, 2009 by damo

[large 33]

Or it may be from the gear box as I have allen bolts holding it on and it may be your gearbox moving about.

You should get under it and have a look the normal reason for a bolt to snap is if it is not tight.

as for getting it out you will have to find the other end first, if some is sticking out mole grips. If not stud extractor aka easy out.

[Tom Fenton 1,528]

My guess is that it is the bolt from underneath at the back that holds the engine to the gearbox. Goes from the engine side and screws into the gearbox, its the only one that goes this way. It should have a square washer under its head.

[t16ryan 1]

My guess is that it is the bolt from underneath at the back that holds the engine to the gearbox. Goes from the engine side and screws into the gearbox, its the only one that goes this way. It should have a square washer under its head.

 

Sounds like its the one as mentioned, is the gearbox come away from the engine? if so you probaly fitted it without the dowels?

[2-Pugs 57]

Looking at those pictures I'd have said it was over tightened if anything, which has overstressed it, stretched it, and ultimately has caused it to snap

Edited February 21, 2009 by 2-Pugs

[jplautomotive 0]

not about the bolt

 

but i see you from bstoke 2 PUGS ?

 

jonny

[steve@cornwall 100]

I bet at least one of the top gearbox bolts are loose - the awkward one under the dizzy is a favourite.

[cherry_red 0]

Is it important to replace gearbox bolts?

Mine look really old (20 years) and the allen bolts are fairly rounded.

Where do you get them from and a rough price?

Edited February 21, 2009 by cherry_red

[damo 17 2 Cars]

ill pop it on stands and take a look.

 

if it is the one on the back from the engine, will the box need taking off?

 

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/20084/Van-Ca...ractor-Set-8-Pc

 

these to get the bit if the bolt out? and peugeot for a new bolt etc?

 

Also anyone know the torque settings for them?