Post #1
just changed my snapped droplink, such a simple yet hard job, getting those nuts off! 
came in a pack of 2 so do you recommend i change the other side or keep it as a spare until one snaps again?
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 anthony_p_59
Senior User  Location: . Registered: 27 Mar 2009 Posts: 714 Status: Offline |
came in a pack of 2 so do you recommend i change the other side or keep it as a spare until one snaps again? |
 Posted 3rd Mar 2010 at 02:55
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,838 Status: Offline |
Post #2
if one if funked the other wont be long behind, never seen one snap myself though, just the BJ's wear out.________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 3rd Mar 2010 at 02:59
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greenbelt
Seasoned Pro  Location: How's Life In London? Registered: 23 Apr 2006 Posts: 1,961 Status: Offline |
Post #3
It's easier to overtighten the bolts until they shear off and I would definitely change both sides  ________________________________________ Standard Black 6Black HBSC6  |
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Posted 3rd Mar 2010 at 03:00
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gti6-ginge
Regular  Location: Peterborough Registered: 04 Jun 2008 Posts: 320 Status: Offline |
Post #4
i always hold the back of the stud on the drop link with mole grips stops it spinning. ive always replaced them in pairs like most things________________________________________ MY CAR WAS BUILT ON 17/03/2000 THATS A FRIDAY OH NO |
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Posted 3rd Mar 2010 at 03:01
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t0mt0m
Regular  Location: Truro Registered: 18 Jan 2010 Posts: 495 Status: Offline |
Post #5
i got the angle grinder out... simples ________________________________________ 1997 Diablo Red 1.6 xs! crashed and scrapped!1998 Nile blue Gti 6 1999 Yamaha R6! maybe for sale soonish still in two minds! |
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Posted 3rd Mar 2010 at 03:09
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anthony_p_59
Senior User Location: . Registered: 27 Mar 2009 Posts: 714 Status: Offline |
Post #6
yea the junior hacksaw won the battle |
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Posted 3rd Mar 2010 at 23:36
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bulldogs
Senior User  Location: rainham kent Registered: 07 Sep 2006 Posts: 885 Status: Offline |
Post #7
I pop the balljoint and hold with moldgrips ,easy |
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Posted 4th Mar 2010 at 00:59
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t0mt0m
Regular Location: Truro Registered: 18 Jan 2010 Posts: 495 Status: Offline |
Post #8
bet its not as easy as an angle grinder still! 2 min job removing... ________________________________________ 1997 Diablo Red 1.6 xs! crashed and scrapped!1998 Nile blue Gti 6 1999 Yamaha R6! maybe for sale soonish still in two minds! |
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Posted 4th Mar 2010 at 01:41
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kezman7
Senior User  Location: Castleford Registered: 20 Feb 2009 Posts: 762 Status: Offline |
Post #9
Angle grinder is a baby tool i used the stihl saw for mine Lol |
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Posted 4th Mar 2010 at 02:06
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t0mt0m
Regular Location: Truro Registered: 18 Jan 2010 Posts: 495 Status: Offline |
Post #10
haha... would like to see that ________________________________________ 1997 Diablo Red 1.6 xs! crashed and scrapped!1998 Nile blue Gti 6 1999 Yamaha R6! maybe for sale soonish still in two minds! |
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Posted 4th Mar 2010 at 02:08
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james_gti6
Senior User  Location: Goodwick Registered: 18 Jan 2010 Posts: 528 Status: Offline |
Post #11
wire brush, wd40, i got my self a fast air gun which shifts the nut, works pretty good,________________________________________ if i dont see you in the mattress il see you in the spring |
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Posted 4th Mar 2010 at 02:16
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t0mt0m
Regular Location: Truro Registered: 18 Jan 2010 Posts: 495 Status: Offline |
Post #12
ive tried that before.. it just span around.. that when the grinder came out... i also hate track rod ends.. as the ones ive had just spin too! another job for the grinder... ahh simples________________________________________ 1997 Diablo Red 1.6 xs! crashed and scrapped!1998 Nile blue Gti 6 1999 Yamaha R6! maybe for sale soonish still in two minds! |
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Posted 4th Mar 2010 at 02:20
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james_gti6
Senior User Location: Goodwick Registered: 18 Jan 2010 Posts: 528 Status: Offline |
Post #13
yeh shit jobs, somebodys gotta do em,  ________________________________________ if i dont see you in the mattress il see you in the spring |
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Posted 4th Mar 2010 at 02:25
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razzario
Junior User Location: cleckheaton Registered: 11 Nov 2009 Posts: 95 Status: Offline |
Post #14
nut splitter ftw |
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Posted 4th Mar 2010 at 02:56
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shakey
Regular Location: Buckley Registered: 23 Sep 2008 Posts: 492 Status: Offline |
Post #15
The end of the thread has a hex slot, 8mm I think ? Put the trolley jack underneath it to take the load and a bar on the key, then release the nut after plenty of WD40. If you're changing 1 side change the other as well, but I would recommend the metal ones instead of the shite plastic items.If that fails just cut the f*cker off with either angle grinder or hacksaw |
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Posted 4th Mar 2010 at 03:13
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razzario
Junior User Location: cleckheaton Registered: 11 Nov 2009 Posts: 95 Status: Offline |
Post #16
no-where near 8mm mate 4mm i tried last week with my mates car and it just rounded off eventually |
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Posted 4th Mar 2010 at 03:17
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shakey
Regular Location: Buckley Registered: 23 Sep 2008 Posts: 492 Status: Offline |
Post #17
I was only guessing at 8mm but I put the allen key in and tapped it in with a hammer, came off a treat, however, the other had been rounded by a previous owner so just cut it off |
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Posted 4th Mar 2010 at 03:56
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phillipm
Seasoned Pro  Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
Post #18
I put a spanner on one end, and a socket on the other... ________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 4th Mar 2010 at 03:57
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razzario
Junior User Location: cleckheaton Registered: 11 Nov 2009 Posts: 95 Status: Offline |
Post #19
phillipm wrote: I put a spanner on one end, and a socket on the other... and i may well be doing shortly, imminent pm about some rosejointed sexy bits |
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Posted 4th Mar 2010 at 04:38
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buzzbrightyear
Seasoned Pro  Location: hiding all receipts for car Registered: 09 Jul 2008 Posts: 11,901 Status: Offline |
Post #20
razzario wrote: phillipm wrote: I put a spanner on one end, and a socket on the other... and i may well be doing shortly, imminent pm about some rosejointed sexy bits do it mate, then we have 10 and progress can commence! ________________________________________ andrew315rawson@live.co.ukMoonstone phase 7 gti6 My Project thread: http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=119992&page=1 |
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Posted 6th Mar 2010 at 02:36
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chas
Seasoned Pro  Location: Warwickshire Registered: 31 Oct 2007 Posts: 1,468 Status: Offline |
Post #21
Or get a through socket set and use the through socket ratchet with an allen key attachment on a normal socket. Come undone in seconds and it makes taking struts apart a much easier affair.________________________________________ Ex Owner of 2000 Phase 3 306 GTi 6 China Blue - You shall be missed1974 Triumph Stag 1989 Peugeot 205 GTi 1.6 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 JTD Lusso 2005 Mondeo Ghia X 3.0 Estate LPG |
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Posted 7th Mar 2010 at 03:44
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