elrikos 0 Posted October 22, 2005 Hey guys just discovered a loose subframe bolt on my new shiny mi. thought i'd just bung it up in case you guys want to check yours. made a horrendous banging noise which did have me puzzled for a few mins as everything seemd nie and tight! cheers rich Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrSeuss 0 Posted October 22, 2005 Mattcony had this, but after tightening them up as hard as they would possibly go, it only accelerated the rate they fell out of the subframe again.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feb 47 Posted October 22, 2005 What sort of noise does it make? Both my ZX and 205 make a vibrating noise when I go over small pot holes. (as if two wooden planks hitting together) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taylorspug 7 Posted October 22, 2005 If they are falling out id say it would be a good idea to replace the bolts and captive nuts in the car. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2-Pugs 57 Posted October 22, 2005 or put some threadlock on them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elrikos 0 Posted October 23, 2005 i used red threadlock. will not come undone without the help of a blowtorch. usually will shear the fastener or mangle the head of the nut rather than come undone. heres hoping they stay in! oh and yes it makes a noise like 2 planks of wood being smacked together. its usually the single bolt on the subframe arm (the bit near the driveshaft) rather than the 2 situated near the ARB that seem to loosen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted October 23, 2005 I've had this too, threadlock solves it (although I changed a droplink before I realised the subframe was falling off ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daza 0 Posted June 14, 2006 Just found out my subframe bolt is loose and cannot be tightened or loosened does it mean the captive nut has come away from chassis and needs welding? is it a expensive job? any help appreciated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daz_C 8 1 Cars Posted June 14, 2006 If its one of the bolts on the floor pan its just captive nuts under the carpet held in by a strap of metal and some tabs so no welder needed to replace them just a trip to the scrappy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daza 0 Posted June 14, 2006 I think it's the one forther forward n/s,sort of underneath battery area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simes 248 2 Cars Posted June 14, 2006 I think it's the one forther forward n/s,sort of underneath battery area. mmm..that could be a bit more trouble then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 242 3 Cars Posted June 15, 2006 Just found out my subframe bolt is loose and cannot be tightened or loosenedIt doesn't move or simply turns?I think it's the one forther forward n/s,sort of underneath battery area. I think this one is replacable, iirc Butler had one go on his car a while ago & managed to fit a knew one easily enough. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daza 0 Posted August 22, 2006 Just a quick question probably dumb i lifted up carpet to tighten up nut and there is only one there i guess there should be two? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 242 3 Cars Posted August 22, 2006 What for? The rear mounts for the seat should have one to the body & one to the seat to the mounting bracket for the outer mount. The inner mounts (over the exhaust tunnel) should have two bolts through the subframe into the floorpan. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daza 0 Posted August 22, 2006 Sorry the subframe ones,one was loose and looks like the other one has fell out trip to peugeot tomorrow then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
