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Tonylamb

So I've noticed that the rear subframe only has two bolts holding it against the rear of the car at the sills. The bottom bolts both sides are missing and neither hole has what I presume is a captive nut to screw into? My options seem to be to remove the rear subframe take the flat plate against the car off and re set both the captive nuts. or i'm thinking is it possible to cut a slot out of the sill at the rear and wind a nut on the bolt and then tack weld it in place before repla...
Mar 16 2020 09:08 PM

sledgehammer

will be worth it in the long run
hopefully customs will leave it alone
Aug 16 2019 07:40 PM

M J W J

I'm asking the docks to not unload it. I ended up doing half the work to strap it down so I think I can unstrap it.
Aug 17 2019 01:01 PM

leaky

Giddy up
Aug 13 2019 10:43 AM

toyboy396

I am
Aug 13 2019 11:10 AM

Anthony30

:)
Aug 16 2019 10:01 PM

sledgehammer

wonder if there any austin 1300 /1100 out there , or old metro / kit car , best of luck
Aug 11 2019 03:26 PM

M J W J

We tried patching the hole in the gearbox and running it on three. We managed about 25km before she completely gave up. We are now in the process of arranging a shopping container to get her back to the Uk.
Aug 13 2019 01:08 AM

sledgehammer

hope it works out for you
a shipping container is probably the best way to get it back here
best of luck

Aug 13 2019 10:40 PM

Davemich

Thanks, will give it a go.
Aug 02 2019 09:39 PM

Deathrow

You can modify the tool that comes with an angle grinder, that's what I did.
Aug 07 2019 08:06 AM

MikeRotherham

I used one of these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adjustable-Spanner-Grinder-Lock-Nut-Wrench/dp/B07G3R2KRH/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?crid=1WZ4DIMWBYPP9&keywords=adjustable+wrench+grinder+wrench&qid=1565766117&s=gateway&sprefix=adju,aps,144&sr=8-3-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyT0xaTjRJWlNHT05NJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjc0ODMwMjFYR0tTNVNINTM4WCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTEwMDIwMUczNzdBMFkxTjJBRSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
Aug 14 2019 07:05 AM

Vinay-RS

Limped it home on what I'm guessing was 3 cylinders after it cut out on the highway :(
Jul 28 2019 09:00 AM

Vinay-RS

And literally none of the local spares shops carry new distributor caps... they are all completely useless!
Jul 29 2019 11:10 AM

Curley

Sounds like an amazing trip! Can't wait to see some photos :)
Jul 28 2019 08:57 PM

M J W J

Teammates turn to get pulled over by the police. Fortunately it was just a spot check
Jul 29 2019 07:31 AM

M J W J

Just gone past chelyabinsk
Jul 29 2019 07:31 AM

Steve220

indeed!
Jul 22 2019 08:16 PM

mattprinn1997

Yes
Jul 23 2019 07:58 PM