hoobby 273 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 (edited) I have been trying to remove what's left of the fuel pump mount bobbings can someone confirm that the body work side is a fixed nut so it just screws in ? as I don't have anything to get hold of just a round flat base Edited February 26 by hoobby Pic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Exclusive Opel 366 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 On a hatchback it's a captive nut (which usually ends up spinning where you can't get to it!). Guessing it's the same on a coupe. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike. 869 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Yes, the coupe has 3 nuts spot welded on the back of the plate that holds the fuel pump. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hoobby 273 Posted February 26 Author Share Posted February 26 Ok thanks any technic on how to remove what's left?. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jessopia74 1,263 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Grinder mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1200bandit 482 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 It’s a 3/8 thread ( mini exhaust bobbin) is the same ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike. 869 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Weld a nut on what’s left and use a spanner on it, the heat from welding will help you remove it. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickfrad 260 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Ended up removing the mount to get to them easier and get it all cleaned up. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GTEPETE 355 Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Careful drilling, starting with smaller drills, then go larger. Use the other hole a a guide to final drill size...then remove remains with an extractor or retap the thread...or drill right through and use a nut on the back... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hoobby 273 Posted February 27 Author Share Posted February 27 Cheers guys as I don't have a welder will go for Pete's idea drill and extract will go on eBay and get a extractor set the other way I thought of was Dremel a slot and use a screwdriver bit both would be handy tools for the future only went to do this as my 2 year old braided hose started leaking on that 90deg turn from pump to pulse damper Finnished that job to find that another hose had started leaking lesson learned and I have ordered some gates barricade to replace the lot. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IanMc 1,572 Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 4 hours ago, hoobby said: Cheers guys as I don't have a welder will go for Pete's idea Your welcome to borrow my MIG welder Graeme. Its got flux cored wire loaded in, so you wouldn't even need to worry about buying gas. Its here if you want it matey 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hoobby 273 Posted April 10 Author Share Posted April 10 (edited) Well there out old school style hacksaw blade, screwdriver,mole grips and maximum effort took a hour not too badly corroded back there but very stubborn fought me to the last turn Now for the new with copper slip No more cable ties ☺️ Edited April 10 by hoobby 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
execman 19 Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 hi Hooby, i bought a set of these last year from the same firm, but have yet to install them. let me know how you get on fitting yours so I have an idea on what to expect when I come do mine. cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hoobby 273 Posted April 13 Author Share Posted April 13 2 hours ago, execman said: hi Hooby, i bought a set of these last year from the same firm, but have yet to install them. let me know how you get on fitting yours so I have an idea on what to expect when I come do mine. cheers. Hi execman the only advice I would give is don't do it like I did my shoulders still hurt as said above weld a nut on or drill and stud extract and soak in penetrating fluid over a couple of days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
execman 19 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 sounds like hard graft; i'll take car to a garage that I take my daily driver to as I trust their work. they wont have come across a Manta before but I would trust them to work on it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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