I decided to install a short-throw shifter and bushings on the Forester. Why? Because the occasional accessory keeps me interested in an otherwise boring vehicle.
Everything was going well until the last 12mm nut. It was snug so I let some PB Blaster soak on it for a bit. After a while I took my regular 3/8" ratchet to it. I gave it a good push and the end of the stud broke off inside of the nut. $&@/!
The stud is welded to a bracket that's bolted to the transmission behind a crossmember. Balls. What was a fun little 45 minute project has put the Forester out of commission until I can track down the bracket (35033AA022). Boooooooooooo.
Rant over.
Everything was going well until the last 12mm nut. It was snug so I let some PB Blaster soak on it for a bit. After a while I took my regular 3/8" ratchet to it. I gave it a good push and the end of the stud broke off inside of the nut. $&@/!
The stud is welded to a bracket that's bolted to the transmission behind a crossmember. Balls. What was a fun little 45 minute project has put the Forester out of commission until I can track down the bracket (35033AA022). Boooooooooooo.
Rant over.