Replace or refurb

[Tin.tin]

Evening chaps

Looking to replace/refresh the 4 bolts that hold the engine mount to chassis.

Thought about soaking but don't fancy leaving the engine up too long.

Anyone know a good replacement bolt or any such thing as a fast acting soak?

Cheers

 

[davo172]

Just replace them mate

 

[Matt Cup]

Honestly I’d just wire brush them in situ and black hammerite them. Whilst at it take the small nut off and buy one of the engine mount washers from @plees

https://cliosport.net/threads/clio-engine-mount-washers-%C2%A36-posted.841268/#post-12610248

 

[Mr Underhill]

They’re an M10 hex bolt - 45 mm in length. You’ll need a heavy duty washer mind, otherwise they’ll bend when you torque them down. Here’s the part number 7703019198 but NLA I’m afraid.

 

[plees]

Also a high tensile 10.9 bolt from memory so just bear that in mind if you go aftermarket replacement 👍🏻

 

[Tin.tin]

Honestly I’d just wire brush them in situ and black hammerite them. Whilst at it take the small nut off and buy one of the engine mount washers from @plees

https://cliosport.net/threads/clio-engine-mount-washers-%C2%A36-posted.841268/#post-12610248

Will give this a go I think also look in to that washer sounds good cheers!

 

[Tin.tin]

Also a high tensile 10.9 bolt from memory so just bear that in mind if you go aftermarket replacement 👍🏻

Nice one , think I’ll message for one of those washers soon if they’re still going?

 

[Tin.tin]

They’re an M10 hex bolt - 45 mm in length. You’ll need a heavy duty washer mind, otherwise they’ll bend when you torque them down. Here’s the part number 7703019198 but NLA I’m afraid.

Cheers will try cleaning if no good I’ll start searching!

 

[plees]

Nice one , think I’ll message for one of those washers soon if they’re still going?

Yeah got a few here still!

 

[Darren S]

They’re an M10 hex bolt - 45 mm in length. You’ll need a heavy duty washer mind, otherwise they’ll bend when you torque them down. Here’s the part number 7703019198 but NLA I’m afraid.

...a phrase that's increasingly familiar on here, unfortunately.

Why can't manufacturers make everything forever? 😄

 

[Brigsy]

Take them out and stick them in a tub of citric acid mixed with water. Will be clean of rust in a day or so, paint and refit.

 

[Tin.tin]

Take them out and stick them in a tub of citric acid mixed with water. Will be clean of rust in a day or so, paint and refit.

Maybe a bit daft but would I be correct in thinking I can take the 4 bolts out without engine falling ? With jack under of corse but don’t want to rely on jack for an extended period.

 

[Brigsy]

Maybe a bit daft but would I be correct in thinking I can take the 4 bolts out without engine falling ? With jack under of corse but don’t want to rely on jack for an extended period.

Absolutely fine removing the 4 bolts holding the mount to the inner wing without supporting the engine. Engine wont move anywhere aslong as its not driven.

 

[Tin.tin]

Take them out and stick them in a tub of citric acid mixed with water. Will be clean of rust in a day or so, paint and refit.

Can confirm this works cheers ! Used oil instead of paint hopefully does the trick.

 

[Brigsy]

Paint best mate, they will prob rust again with just oil as protection. Coat of zinc galv or whatever.