Author Topic: Damn, she's dead for now (Read 3761 times)

madmedix · « **on:** January 10, 2008, 04:02:01 pm »

Pulled out of my driveway to hear a loud "BANG!" when I engaged the clutch to drive away. Engine started revving madly. I shut her down and stopped instantly (doing maybe 3 mph when this happened).
I get out and hmmm....why can I see the front crossmember hanging down? (Driver's side). :shock:
(photo)

I jacked up the crossmember and put a jackstand under her to keep it near level.

So:
1) What is the proper name for this crossmember?
2) Where the hell can I find one? I've called many boneyards without luck, then again, they may not know what I'm lookin' for and will require a personal visit.
3) What grade bolts would you suggest when I fix her up?
4) Any other suggestions solicited.

Cheers,
Andy

the caveman · « **Reply #1 on:** January 10, 2008, 05:14:22 pm »

it should called what you said, the front x member. some jobbers may even have it. get new hardware even if you can get the old bolts out; they will be rotten

burn_your_money · « **Reply #2 on:** January 11, 2008, 01:24:55 am »

those are well known for rotting to nothing. Good thing you weren't ripping it up on the highway :shock:

madmedix · « **Reply #3 on:** January 11, 2008, 06:31:26 am »

True. BTW, anyone have an ETKA that specs the bolt sizes/grades or any funky parts hiding in there?

Baselyne · « **Reply #4 on:** January 17, 2008, 05:19:13 pm »

must be a mk2

Author Topic: Damn, she's dead for now (Read 3761 times)

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