Poncho Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 hey all, need some good advice again....... i tried taking it off about an hour ago, beings as its the nicest weather ever today! however, i got all bolts undone except for the front passenger one, it just seems to turn, but wontt actually get loose, so i had to abandon the idea and use the aircon instead. has anyone had this prob before? im worried if i do manage to get it undone, i wont get it on again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poncho Posted July 3, 2006 Author Share Posted July 3, 2006 bump, still can get it off, it like the nut is spinning with the bolt has anyone ever had this before? and ideas on what to do? wanna get it done before the rain comes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Suggest you double check that it is this one keeping the roof on - and not the centre one - just a thought If turning and 'clicking' it is undone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poncho Posted July 3, 2006 Author Share Posted July 3, 2006 have checked, its definately not the center one, and its not clicking either, its like its half-undone. anyone ever taken an aero roof apart? i think i may have to drill it off at this rate:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 and, it won't do UP again either ?? or does, but only undoes half way each time ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poncho Posted July 3, 2006 Author Share Posted July 3, 2006 it just seems to turn with the nut, like the nut is not attached to anything....so it wont do up, or un-do. and it half undone, hence the urgency to get it done, because its not really water tight. have smothered it in silicone grease, but not sure it will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Not quite a last resort, but you could try this. Undo all the other bolts. Get someone to try undoing the dodgy bolt while you pull the passenger front corner of the roof up, (not a jerk, just a constant strong pull against the bolt) it may give the nut enough friction to stop turning just enough to free it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poncho Posted July 3, 2006 Author Share Posted July 3, 2006 have tried that too im afraid, but i will try it again, before i resort to drilling:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainchaos Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 lol just had to drill mine out also mine had cross threaded and pulled the nut off the bracket inside the actual roof which causes a clicking noise, easiest way is to drill out and then order the new parts around £25 for the new bracket and bolt and spring loaded bolt for toyota dealer which i didnt think was a bad price. To get into it you have to remove the lining and then unbolt the bracket 2 bolts holding it in place by the looks of things http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=38288&d=1151060017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poncho Posted July 4, 2006 Author Share Posted July 4, 2006 your right, that is a good price, was expecting it to be a lot more than that! have you fixed yours? whats it like, pain in the arse, or quite easy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainchaos Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 still waiting for the parts but looks like a doddle to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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