ktec uprated gearbox mount

[geesus69]

anyone else who has bought this, did it come with a main long bolt supplied?

if not what length/size does it need to be?

 

[mark123]

Can't you use the one the old mount was on?

It is more of a long stud, threaded at both ends with some sort of collar in the middle. I have a picture at home, can post later if needed.

 

[geesus69]

yeh the original will not come away from the rubber mount to be re-used, looks like it is manufactured that way

think its a bit of a poor do that k-tec didnt supply one

 

[ben_p]

tell me what bolt you want lado, Ill get a 12.9 cap posted up!

 

[geesus69]

this is the thing, i'm not sure how long it has to be, too long and it will hit the gearbox, too short and i wont be able to get the nut on the end of it

i think its longer than 100mm, but not totally sure

 

[ben_p]

Dummo. measure it!

 

[K-Tec Racing]

The stud is in the gaer box mounting bracket and is not included in the mounts as it comes away from your standard mount, a firm clout with a soft blow on the top should shake it loose. We've never had a problem fitting them here and have never been asked to supply one before, hence it is not included.

Sean.

 

[mark123]

It will come away. Hammer required. The stud seems to fit very tightly into the metal washer type thing on top of the old mount. Stick the mount in a vice and hit the stud with a hammer.

 

[geesus69]

my bad then

i put it in the vice and gave it a good whack but not alot happened, i will have another go

 

[mark123]

Make sure you hit the right end ;-) The stud should come out of the bottom of the mount.

 

[geesus69]

cheers mark, i shall try again

apologies sean, i should have rung to ask really

 

[The Italian]

you can get it out while still mounted on the engine...let the weight of the engine help you with it.

As a side note...Ktec you should include 12.9 bolts instead of 8.8 being a structural component and all it might be wise to err on the side of caution... just a thought