Rear subframe threaded bolts

Roman

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Hello, after 20 years I've decided to restore the rusty chassis on my z3, and I was wondering if anybody know how to remove the threaded bolts that are inside of the bushings on the subframe? I tried unscrewing them but it's impossible, looks like its too tight or rusty.
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Do they have inverted thread by any chance?
Thanks for your help!

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t-tony

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As far as I'm aware these are RH thread into the body so they should screw out in an anti-clockwise direction, Try to "tighten" them slightly before "undoing" them.

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Althulas

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I used two Spanners interlocking for more leverage and had to put my weight behind it as Lee said to me it will make you want to fart=)) just don’t have a dodgy curry the night before unless your wearing safety under pants. My plan B wa to angle grinder off and use the impact gun but plan A worked. As Tony said they are normal thread righty tighty. Good luck .
 

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As said above. 27mm spanner, feet against the wall and a change of underwear. They are locktited in from factory, once they crack they come out easy.
 

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Tony.
 

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Tony.
If you have a big enough knuckle bar you can get them off either way ............apparently...........:thumbsup:
 
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