epcivicboy08
04-12-2010, 03:19 PM
Hey guys,
So here's my problem:
About a year ago, I purchased a type r rear sway. When I went to install it, as I was tightening the screws that hold the part with the bushing in it (sorry, can't recall the exact name) the screw broke, leaving a good chunk inside the hole. I was left with no other option then to drill the remaining part of the screw to clear the hole, however in the process, I managed to mess up the threads in the hole itself.
Now, I've tried all sorts of screws to see if it holds the part, but with time, the screw just manages to slip out and cause the right side of the sway bar to sort of hang. So I've been driving my car without a sway. Which I guess wouldn't be a big deal but since I bought the part, I might as well use it.
I've also tried using these thread inserts in there with new screws, but the same thing happens. Over time the screw just manages to pull out the thread and once again I'm at square one. At this point I'm all out of ideas and I'm thinking of going to a muffler/machine shop to see what they suggest they can do so I can get my sway back on without any problems.
Anyways, I thought I'd post this up and see if anyone has any suggestions or perhaps someone has been through something similar. I will try and get a pic up so you can get an idea of what I'm talking about.
Thanks!
So here's my problem:
About a year ago, I purchased a type r rear sway. When I went to install it, as I was tightening the screws that hold the part with the bushing in it (sorry, can't recall the exact name) the screw broke, leaving a good chunk inside the hole. I was left with no other option then to drill the remaining part of the screw to clear the hole, however in the process, I managed to mess up the threads in the hole itself.
Now, I've tried all sorts of screws to see if it holds the part, but with time, the screw just manages to slip out and cause the right side of the sway bar to sort of hang. So I've been driving my car without a sway. Which I guess wouldn't be a big deal but since I bought the part, I might as well use it.
I've also tried using these thread inserts in there with new screws, but the same thing happens. Over time the screw just manages to pull out the thread and once again I'm at square one. At this point I'm all out of ideas and I'm thinking of going to a muffler/machine shop to see what they suggest they can do so I can get my sway back on without any problems.
Anyways, I thought I'd post this up and see if anyone has any suggestions or perhaps someone has been through something similar. I will try and get a pic up so you can get an idea of what I'm talking about.
Thanks!