26-03-2024, 08:38 AM
Still waiting for the dynamo which is udergoing a full rebuild. Otherwise car is ready for some road testing.
Meanwhile decided to take the sump off to check how clean it was and also
clean the filter and sump pan. Suprisingly clean inside but
found two snapped bolts, one is the centre rear (flywheel end) and the other on the offside
second from the rear.
Both do not have enough metal to do anything with, so my only alternatives are:
1. Remove the engine and get someone with the right gear to drill both out.
2. Try welding a nut onto the top of the bolt and see if I can get them out that way.
Was hoping to be on the road when the dynamo comes back, so wondering how
safe it would be to try welding a nut onto broken bit, knowing the block is aluminium.
Do have access to both a 'stick' and MIG welders but have to admit I am not the best
of welders.
Any hints or tips before I make an attempt ?.
Martin
Meanwhile decided to take the sump off to check how clean it was and also
clean the filter and sump pan. Suprisingly clean inside but
found two snapped bolts, one is the centre rear (flywheel end) and the other on the offside
second from the rear.
Both do not have enough metal to do anything with, so my only alternatives are:
1. Remove the engine and get someone with the right gear to drill both out.
2. Try welding a nut onto the top of the bolt and see if I can get them out that way.
Was hoping to be on the road when the dynamo comes back, so wondering how
safe it would be to try welding a nut onto broken bit, knowing the block is aluminium.
Do have access to both a 'stick' and MIG welders but have to admit I am not the best
of welders.
Any hints or tips before I make an attempt ?.
Martin