Right oh bolt sheared off in suspension strut, you know the ones the 3 M8's in the engine bay where you stick the strutbrace.

whats the cost and what will need replaced?

LOL

you'll need to get the rest of the bolt out if it sheared.

oops!

cost will be MEGAcheap though.

That'll be the upper mounting, the part shouldn't be that expensive, I would guess at around £15 (this is only a guess and not really based on anything). Most of the cost would be in labour, as the strut will have to come out and the spring compressed to allow safe replacement. Under no account do not attempt to do this yourself without a good understanding of the job and suitable spring compressors.

The upper mounting contains the studs, to which the nuts are attached.

That'll be the upper mounting, the part shouldn't be that expensive, I would guess at around £15 (this is only a guess and not really based on anything). Most of the cost would be in labour, as the strut will have to come out and the spring compressed to allow safe replacement. Under no account do not attempt to do this yourself without a good understanding of the job and suitable spring compressors.

nearly right cost is £16 from a dealer....... i got one the other day.

Mr Fordfan is correct the strut has to come out

Your lucky the bolt sheared TBH and not the captive nut spinning in the top mount which is a pain in the ars3,

Strut Top Mount - 6Q0412331B - Retail = £10.62+VAT Each

Top Mount Bearing - 6N0412249C - Retail = £9.50+VAT Each

Ive done this too haha, leaving it as it doesnt really effect it too much

mine happend aswell...... lol

Ive done this too haha, leaving it as it doesnt really effect it too much

Apart from your stut only being held on by one less stud, so the remaining ones being under more stress and so greatly increasing the chance of a catastrophic failure yeah it probably doesn't affect it much.

Are you seriously going to take that chance, as IMHO the car wouldn't pass an MOT with that and as such is un-roadworthy. In turn that means your insurance is invalidated as you don't comply with the condition that you keep the vehicle in a roadworthy condition.

Apart from your stut only being held on by one less stud, so the remaining ones being under more stress and so greatly increasing the chance of a catastrophic failure yeah it probably doesn't affect it much.

Are you seriously going to take that chance, as IMHO the car wouldn't pass an MOT with that and as such is un-roadworthy. In turn that means your insurance is invalidated as you don't comply with the condition that you keep the vehicle in a roadworthy condition.

Exactly, still if you know someone that has time on their hands and is handy with a drill, you could try getting them to drill out the broken section - drilling it will heat it up and encourage it to screw down and out the end of the captive nut - if that does not loosen it a bit tap an "easi-out" down into it and drive it through the nut - it will have sheared because the exposed section below the captive nut will have rusted up so will not want to come back up through the nut. (this is just a bored DIYers way of sorting this out - it would be too expensive for a garage to try this approach)

Apart from your stut only being held on by one less stud, so the remaining ones being under more stress and so greatly increasing the chance of a catastrophic failure yeah it probably doesn't affect it much.

Are you seriously going to take that chance, as IMHO the car wouldn't pass an MOT with that and as such is un-roadworthy. In turn that means your insurance is invalidated as you don't comply with the condition that you keep the vehicle in a roadworthy condition.

Dont worry your little self. My car will never fail a MOT....

Its called having mates in the right places.

On the other hand I might have a go at drilling it out if I get time at the weekend as the strut brace is only held on with one bolt on the n/s

On the other hand I might have a go at drilling it out if I get time at the weekend as the strut brace is only held on with one bolt on the n/s

How about "having a go" - if you are successful, with all the ones holding the brace on - and then use new bolts (as you are meant to) AND spray the exposed bolt ends with waxoil of something like that. My logic is that all these bolts may have been stressed due to being rusted up - but you will know which ones have not been if you can remember if they were easy to remove.

(I would not joke about MOT testing - these guys might just save some peoples lives! and you might get a flaming like the "carefree" did!)

(I would not joke about MOT testing - these guys might just save some peoples lives! and you might get a flaming like the "carefree" did!)

I'm quite a dab hand on cars and replace most things.

Had new brakes, bushes, recent service and I'm changing a split cv boot soon.

I always look after my cars and not being big headed, I know it will sail through the first MOT

I don't think it's appropriate and I certainly don't appreciate your indication that you might be getting less than genuine MOT's. The MOT is amoung other things a safety inspection of your car, not only to protect you but other road users.

I would also agree that it is sheer stupidity to continue to drive the car with one of these bolts snapped or sheered off. Granted I don't think the strut will fall off but you will have a negative effect on your tracking and may affect your steering as well.

So jasc1988, myself and lewisgraham. We're all STUPID!!! Silly boys

Amen to that: you wouldn't drive on bald tyres or woth worn-out brake pads, would you...?

Amen to that: you wouldn't drive on bald tyres or woth worn-out brake pads, would you...?

No I wouldn't and didnt say I would, did I?

The top strut bolts are there to stop the strut moving or falling out. I dont go bridge jumping. The weight of the car and the other 2 bolts make sure the strut doesn't move.

I'm sorry but one bolt will not affect the tracking. The bolt has snapped at the head, so the strut top cannot spin or move

Have you taken one apart and looked at the construction of it yet? I doubt it else you'd know how to get the bolt out. I can assure you that the bearings are fragile at the best of times and won't take to kindly to uneven loading.

Regardless of what you think, be it bald tyres or worn brakes or the problem you have - you are driving a vehicle with a mechanical defect.

:iagree: If they were just there to keep the strut attached to the car at top-out, do you really think 3-off M8 bolts would be required?

Regardless of what you think, be it bald tyres or worn brakes or the problem you have - you are driving a vehicle with a mechanical defect.

Well I cetainly wont loose any sleep over it. Thanks for your interest

:iagree: If they were just there to keep the strut attached to the car at top-out, do you really think 3-off M8 bolts would be required?

You a car designer/engineer working for skoda?

You a car designer/engineer working for skoda?

No, but I have worked in mechanical and electronic system reliability in the past.

And whether you're a designer or an engineer (engineer means so many things in this country, few of which require an engineering qualification), I suggest you keep that fact to yourself with posts like you're making because you're hardly making yourself look competent by saying you're happy to drive a car with a failed suspension component.

IMHO

And on that note I will retire from this thread. You've been advised and helped as much as possible.

No, but I have worked in mechanical and electronic system reliability in the past.

And whether you're a designer or an engineer (engineer means so many things in this country, few of which require an engineering qualification), I suggest you keep that fact to yourself with posts like you're making because you're hardly making yourself look competent by saying you're happy to drive a car with a failed suspension component.

IMHO

Just like 3 of us. My measly bolt is nothing compared to other road users. And just for reference - my car hasn't moved for over a week

Like I said in a previous post, if you cared to read, I said I will sort it, but it aint a major fault like brake failure so it isn't at the top of my list to get done

Yes, and I'll leave this parting shot too: Do you think your employers would be happy for you to advertise your association with them given all the above - especially as they are known to trawl Brisky for evidence of various things...

And on that note I will retire from this thread. You've been advised and helped as much as possible.

Thanks for your concern

Like I said if I get time at the weekend I will sort it