Will my nuts fall off?

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Bob Smith, Jul 30, 2004.

  1. Bob Smith

    Bob Smith Guest

    I have a vectra R reg, with rust around the fixed latch thing for the rear
    door (the bit bolted to the outside of the wheel arch). I can provide a
    link to pictures if you don't know what I am on about.

    If I undo the torx bolts, will the nuts fall off into the bodywork
    somewhere, or are they captive / a threaded plate?

    Thanks

    Bob
     
    Bob Smith, Jul 30, 2004
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  2. Bob Smith

    mrcheerful Guest

    they are on a plate, it will stay there unless you are very unlucky

    mrcheerful
     
    mrcheerful , Jul 30, 2004
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  3. Bob Smith

    Mungo \one shed\ Toadfoot Guest

    So it will fall off then?

    Si
     
    Mungo \one shed\ Toadfoot, Jul 30, 2004
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  4. Bob Smith

    Mike G Guest

    Probably a captive threaded plate.
    Unless the nuts are accessible, IME similar fastenings are always captive.
    Mike.
     
    Mike G, Jul 30, 2004
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  5. Bob Smith

    Jon Guest

    Only if you keep touching it
     
    Jon, Jul 30, 2004
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