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Re: mwrench subframe fix.

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ron wrote: Sat May 12, 2018 5:30 am Also heard from Ed yesterday, Bobbo. Glad to hear he is on the mend.
Hi Ron,
Would like to order a kit. I can't PM yet, can you PM me and I'll provide details etc.

cheers. B
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Re: mwrench subframe fix.

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Hi Ron,
Just checking you got my previous message, I'd be interested in a kit if you're placing an order or have spare. thanks. Ben
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Re: mwrench subframe fix.

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Hi Ben,

Pls. send details to [email protected]

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I am in need of one also. Email sent.
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Re: mwrench subframe fix.

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I have bought one of these reinforcement units. However overall diameter of the unit when I came to have it fitted was too big to go through the hole in the subframe.

I suggested to my mechanic that he should drill out the hole in the subframe but he would not do it, as he was worried about the stuctural integrity of the cross member.

I am not talking about a few thou of an inch but 1- 1.5 mm, which seems a lot seeing as the unit should be ' drifted' into place with friction fit.

Have solved problem temporarily with additional welding to original bracket.

Anyone else experienced this problem.
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Re: mwrench subframe fix.

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I bought mine two years ago and just got around to installing it last week. Piece of cake - removed the old mounting bolt, tapped the threaded metal reinforcement device into place from below (fit nice & snug) put some Never Seize on the bolt and tightened it down. Will get someone to give it a tack or two of weld at some point, just to be sure.

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sideshowbob wrote: Wed Jul 03, 2019 11:02 pm I have bought one of these reinforcement units. However whall diameter of thevunitvwen I came to have it fitted the overall diameter was too big to go through the hole in the subframe.

I suggested to my mechanic that he should drill out the hole in the subframe but he would not do it, as he was worried about the sructural integrity of the cross member.

I am not talking about a few thou of an inch but 1- 1.5 mm, which seems a lot seeing as the unit should be ' drifted' into place with friction fit.

Have solved problem temporarily with additional welding to original bracket.

Anyoneelse experienced this problem.
I had to file off the paint around the whole but naturally it's a tight fit. Maybe your subframe has a thicker coating of paint on it? Or perhaps your mechanic already cleared the paint off (as he would have to for welding) and there is some other issue like distortion of the hole caused by someone jacking up on the subframe? Either way, 1mm does not sound a lot and as you are welding this in place (which you really must do) I can't see an issue, the car will not fall in half if you take that much off. :lol:
I actually modified mine by drilling out the threads which allowed a nut and bolt to be used. I could then torque the nut from below the subframe, rather than trying to torque the bolt from above with the exhaust manifold in the way. Obviously I have a right hand drive car, which I suspect you do as well.
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Re: mwrench subframe fix.

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The hole was cleaned and prepped for putting the bush into place, but the discrepancy in diameter was far greater than a tight fit, and also a bit more than knocking it into place with a hammer.

We gave it a miss as we were not prepared to start using that amount of force !!
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I have e-mailed Ed about his subframe fix - no response yet. Anyone else making it?
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tmoretta if you're after one then I have a spare. I got a second one from Ron after the first was lost in the post, which then turned up much later (AusPost :twisted: ). Let me know if you want it and I will send it postage cost only.
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Yes, I could use it. What would post cost to Connecticut U.S.A. 06365? Would you take PayPal?
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tmoretta wrote: Thu Dec 05, 2019 9:02 pm Yes, I could use it. What would post cost to Connecticut U.S.A. 06365? Would you take PayPal?
Paypal is fine. PM me your details and I will find out cost of postage and reply.
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Hey would anyone know where I could currently purchase one of these kits? My steering box mount is broke broke.
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Timothy, did you try reaching out to Ed directly yet first :-k

We're "local" and I can see if I can find out what's up, etc. :-?

Ed's no spring chicken and has had to deal with some health issues of late :(
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Oh no I'm sorry to hear that! I haven't, I'll try reaching out to him for sure!
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I sent money to Ed today for a kit. He said he has some in stock and will ship asap.
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Oh sweet, can I ask how to get into direct contact with him?
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Here ya go \:D/

http://www.mwrench.com/

Got his direct E addy as well in there [-o<
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Much appreciated!
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Received mine today. Perfect fit, very easy install.
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Have fitted these to three cars I've owned - the last one being the project car only a few weeks ago. The fit was perfect, but a previous crap repair (that I hadn't even noticed) meant a blob of old weld needed to be removed.

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I still have some for sale.
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Re: mwrench subframe fix.

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Would like to purchase one of these as my new-to-me (and first!) e24 is in desperate need. I am a brand new member of the board so do not yet have the ability to PM - is there another way I can reach you to buy one?
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Try contacting Ed here:-http://www.mwrench.com/
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Will do - thank you!
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