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SubaruSti
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May 18, 2014, 9:59 AM
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Hello, I have a 2005 Subaru wrx Sti. I was attempting to remove the bolt from the rear sway bar mount and end up snapping off the bolt. I sprayed the bolt down with penetrating oil a day ahead of time and today, but it still snapped. I then had the bright idea of trying to use a bolt extractor. Well, I used it and ended up snapping the nut off thats welded inside of the frame  . Not such a bright idea after all.
My question is, how the heck am i going to fix this?? Does the frame need to be cut out in some way? Is there any way to fix this without effecting the integrity of the frame? I know I'm a new guy here, but any help or advice would be greatly appreciated before I try to contact a mechanic. Thanks.
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Hammer Time
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May 18, 2014, 11:02 AM
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For future knowledge, putting penetrating oil on the head of the bolt doesn't do a thing for the rusted threads on the other side. If you can't get it on the threads, it's not going to do anything.You've got a hell of a problem and i don't suggest you attempting anything else yourself. A good shop should be able to cut an access hole in a safe place and get another nut behind there but you need to make sure you find a competent shop, not your neighborhood tire store.
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SubaruSti
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May 18, 2014, 11:56 AM
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Thanks for the reply. Your response is exactly what I expected . I autocross this vehicle once a month, would cutting into the frame and patching it be structurally sound for what I'm doing?
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Hammer Time
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May 18, 2014, 12:14 PM
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If it was done properly and then reinforced it would be OK.
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SubaruSti
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May 18, 2014, 1:48 PM
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Ok, thanks for taking some of my worries away.
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juncker
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Jun 23, 2014, 2:30 PM
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You can try to use a bolt extractor. You can buy one from the ace or any hardware shops.
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Tom Greenleaf
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Jun 23, 2014, 3:19 PM
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junker - he tried that with no luck. This thread is old now for what it's about and was answered and please leave those alone. People get a notice of a reply made and are long done with an issue or not paying any attention anymore if not responded to pretty quickly it's a dead thread. Closed now to prevent this....
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