Engine Drivetrain 1st Gen Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: TSW mount woes :-(

  1. cct1

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    That was a brand new bolt?
     
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    Yes that's the bolt that came with the kit. The dirt and grim on it is from the crap I couldn't get out of the frame rail.
     
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    That sucks, I'm sure the vendor would send you another if you asked. I think WAY is now TSW.
     
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    Yep, give way a call. Otherwise check the part number from realOEM, it's easy enough to get the bolt. That is concerning that a brand new bolt sheared.
     
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    I've contacted where I bought it from they said to ship it back and they will warrant it. I guess the picture isn't clear the bolt didn't break the part it threads into on the mount did. If you look closely you can see the part that snapped off still threaded onto the bolt.
     
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    Got my replacement mount today. The install was kinda nerve racking I was so scared to break the new mount. I can't say 100% that the bottom bolt hit 41ft pounds as recommended the wrench kept turning like before except this time I hit resistance like it was gonna click. last time I felt this I heard bang and it broke so I figure between what torque I got and the locktite on the bolt I should be ok. I may borrow the digital torque wrench from work and redo the bottom bolt so I can see a read out as I go.