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  1. 12th July 2016, 07:21 PM #1
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    Tow hitch bolt spinning

    I went to remove my tow hitch on the weekend to fit an APT fuel tank guard and one of the 4 bolts in rear cross member was loose and spinning. I haven't been able to get it out and have tried a variety of methods. I'm going to call the dealer tomorrow as the vehicle is still under warranty and they fitted the towbar.

    Has anyone else had this issue and is there an easy fix?
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  2. 12th July 2016, 08:59 PM #2
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    I have used one of these with success.


    I used it to hold the neck of the ball whilst using a ring spanner on the nut.
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  3. 12th July 2016, 09:27 PM #3
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    I think he means one of the 4 bolts below (Pics courtesy of John3950, posted in the puma thread. Click pic for sauce post)

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    As for the fix... have you tried a spanner in the hole?
    If you have means to get a drill or rattle gun on the bolt, sometimes the speed of the gun can undo the bolt (unless it's really loose).
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    Quote Originally Posted by Toxic_Avenger View Post
    . Click pic for sauce post)
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  6. 12th July 2016, 10:14 PM #6
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    COME IN SPINNER!!!
    I knew someone would pick that up.
    It's colloquial for 'source'. Link.
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    The nuts appear to be in a sealed box unit so I can't get at the other side.
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    You know the answer:


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    Dropped into the dealer on the way home today. They're going to send it off to LRA for a warranty claim as they fitted the towbar.

    The solution appears to be either drop the fuel tank and cut a hole in the back of the cross member to remove the existing nut or replace the cross member.
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  10. 13th July 2016, 06:40 PM #10
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    Drill the head off the bolt. Centre punch dead centre first.
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