ThreadedRods for lowering the subframe

[Hughie]

I am in the process of organising myself to address the dreaded sump gasket oil leak in the next few weeks.

I have had the Threaded Rods for lowering the subframe on order from my local Renault dealer for the last 2 months but the delivery date keep slipping and slipping and is now on backorder.

Does anyone have a set of the above Rods (Renault part number 00 00 123 301) for me to either buy, rent, loan or whatever?

I would be prepared to collect if not too far or would pay postage if required.

Thanks!

 

[dablk]

I I would buy the captive nuts. You will likely snap a couple loosening the bolts anyway.. Prepare to swear as getting a swan neck in them is a pain. This is needed to stop them spinning.

Their nuts in a little cage which sit in the car.

Take them to an a good hardwear place.. buy your own threaded bar. And some nuts.

 

[dablk]

Here is how not to do it ??‍

 

[Hughie]

Thanks for the advice!

I have new bolts and captive nuts on order as I anticipated Renault corrosion protection would let me down.

Amazing what engineering skills some people employ.

Good idea to get threaded rod and associated nuts and washers from a hardware store and make up my own.

Could be waiting for ever with Renault.

Appreciate the reply.