LZY13B build thread

[LZY13B]

Well it took a bit of force but I got the dogbone mount out without much damage and I was able to turn the snapped bolt out by hand went to the shops got a replacement bolt for $10 for a pack of 3 and the car feels perfect again no more noises can’t believe these mechanics were telling me that the whole subframe needed to come out lol

[sambb]

Hey if you're referring to the bolt that goes vertically up through the big end of the dogbone and anchors it to the crossmember its not a standard shank bolt. The threaded section is way undersized compared to the shank diameter that fits inside the bush sleeve (which is why you can't torque it much). Its a special shaped bolt and I can't imagine you got one of those bolts from a shop down the road. I know you've had a hard time with it and I'd hate for you to accidentally have the wrong bolt in there that is going to thrash around inside the sleeve/crossmember is all. But if your local bolt place did carry them then you're a lucky boy.

[sambb]

just found the specs on the bolt from what I measured a while back. The OEM bolt has an 8mm thread but nearly an 11mm shoulder that feeds through nearly a 13mm hole in the crossmember. If is just a plain 8mm bolt in there you'll have more dramas.

[LZY13B]

Yes my local shop had the same shape bolts with the thick part for the sleeve and the under sized thread to fit perfect so I’m just happy I don’t have anymore noises and I can drive the car again. If I do get any problems down the track it’s a easy fix at least now

[sambb]

ah good. I thought maybe because the stripped head was in a bin somewhere that you didn't have it on hand to copy. good stuff. glad you're underway again!

[LZY13B]

Thanks mate.

Well the car has been running smoothly all week so looks like it’s fixed for good no noises have come back now I just need someone to buy my rx7 then I can buy my new car then the polo will be up for sale. Keen for a new car as much as I love the polo it’s time to move on but it will be another VW

[LZY13B]

Well the mazda rx7 sold today so trying to decide now if buy a mk6 golf gti and sell the polo

[sambb]

polo will be quicker!

[LZY13B]

polo will be quicker!

Would of thought the golf with a stage one tune would be quicker than my stage 2 polo

[sambb]

I don't know. I raced a mk6 golf R to 4th after a first gear rolling start and he only pulled a fender length on me and I'm stage 2 without even a full exhaust. He'd have been stock for sure though - but they'd have what a tuned gti 6 would have wouldn't they? I don't know I just think the experience in the Polo is so involving in a lighter more chuckable chassis, not as sanitised. But if its going to be a daily for Sydney roads/traffic then I can definitely see the pull of the Golf being a hell of a lot more civilised (when off boost) around the place.