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Rusted Body Fasteners
Question about a new to me Mk3 built in 2007. The clip fasteners that act as the nuts for side body attachment bolts are rusted. I'd like to replace the clips/nuts and examine and inspect the frame attachments for any rust.
If the side fasteners and front and rear bolts are removed, could the body be raised a couple of inched to access the frame attachments? And what's a good source for new clips/nuts?
Any advice is greatly appreciated!
Jim
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They're called speed nuts and you can buy them in stainless steel.
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Thanks, did not know that! Any thoughts on accessing the frame side?
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Sorry no, just like you I'm a bit of a newbie as well.
I'm sure somebody will chime in, there's a very helpful community here.
I'm in Canada so I don't know exactly where in the US you would go to buy stainless steel speed nuts...maybe McMaster-Carr? This is where Google is your friend.
Earl
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You're right, now that I know what to call them, Google has them everywhere! Doh!
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Just undo the side bolts and pull the body out a bit.
mike
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Thanks Micheal, hopefully that will give me a good enough look at the frame parts without trying to lift the body.