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wilf ***
Joined: 07 Dec 2013 Posts: 185 Location: Norfolk
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Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2020 14:30 Post subject: Steering column securing bolts - Loose |
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Out o the three bolts that secure the top of the steering column one is a shear bolt and that shear bolt is loose as you can see from the video.
Does anyone know why it is a shear bolt?
I'm thinking of replacing it with a normal bolt, any ideas how to remove it without taking the steering wheel and column switches off?
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02Trooper777 ****
Joined: 08 May 2016 Posts: 488 Location: Shropshire
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Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2020 13:03 Post subject: |
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Shear bolts are normally used in such parts as an anti-theft precaution.
Replacing with a 'normal' high-tensile bolt is usually OK but of course will make it slightly easier to steal !
Slight risk but it is up to you. _________________ 02 3.0 Trooper
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eithan h Moderator
Joined: 11 Dec 2005 Posts: 8195 Location: oxfordish
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Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2020 17:39 Post subject: |
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it's not that long just remove the cowling and i use a flat blade screwdriver to move it around until it comes out, you might have to wiggle the steering wheel but it won't be that tight if the steering wheel is moving |
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wilf ***
Joined: 07 Dec 2013 Posts: 185 Location: Norfolk
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Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2020 21:40 Post subject: |
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02Trooper777 wrote: |
Shear bolts are normally used in such parts as an anti-theft precaution.
Replacing with a 'normal' high-tensile bolt is usually OK but of course will make it slightly easier to steal !
Slight risk but it is up to you. |
Probably a good thing when cars did not have immobilisers/trackers etc. but would thieves bother with smashing off all the cowls and switches. To remove them without smashing them is not a quick job. |
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wilf ***
Joined: 07 Dec 2013 Posts: 185 Location: Norfolk
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Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2020 21:46 Post subject: |
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eithan h wrote: |
it's not that long just remove the cowling and i use a flat blade screwdriver to move it around until it comes out, you might have to wiggle the steering wheel but it won't be that tight if the steering wheel is moving |
Typical, tried that and it went tight on the way out after a half a turn. I managed to dremel a slot in the head but cannot get straight onto it without removing the steering wheel so rigged up angle screwdriver bit but still could not shift it so tighten it up. I am sure it will work loose again so may have to go for steering wheel removal. Any advice on that, I get twitchy when removing steering wheels with airbags? |
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02Trooper777 ****
Joined: 08 May 2016 Posts: 488 Location: Shropshire
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Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 10:03 Post subject: |
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Seem to recall a statement suggesting you leave steering wheel for X minutes after disconnecting battery(s) to avoid airbag problem.
Shear bolts that have head already sheared off can be a b****r. _________________ 02 3.0 Trooper
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02Trooper777 ****
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Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 10:10 Post subject: |
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X found ... it is 3 minutes. _________________ 02 3.0 Trooper
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wilf ***
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Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 11:30 Post subject: |
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02Trooper777 wrote: |
X found ... it is 3 minutes. |
Yes, found that in the manual. I'll leave it 20 mins I think. Don't like disconnection air bags. |
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