does anybody know the part number for the front strut mount for an 05 MC? It's that triangular plate with the three bolts that extend into the engine bay just over the wheel wells.

or better yet, does anybody know if i can just replace a broken bolt on the mount?

 

Did you over torque it and strip/break one of the bolts?
Strut top mounting nut fits on the bolt.
The nut is M8x1.25 (tighten to 34 Nm= 25 ft-lbs)

Besides overtorquing the nut another common problem with bolt failure is use of aftermarket lowering springs like H-sport which when used for aggressive driving overstresses the bolts on the strut top mount.

Still another problem is installing a strut tower brace and overtorquing the nuts at that time.

I looked in the bentley service manual but didn't see part numbers. I'd replace the full strut top mount rather than fix the broken bolt. There are different part numbers for the strut top mount from before and after 3/2002.

For those using aftermarket adjustable front camber plates, the beefy and thick plates (that raise the ride height some 4 to 8mm) are up to the task of handling increased stresses from lowering your MINI.

 

Also read
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=43341
Same problem from hitting potholes.

Part numbers are mentioned- be sure to get the right one for your MINI.

 

Whoever slapped the previous thread on this topic erased some useful information, in addition to all the in-fighting. It's a shame individual posts aren't moderated, instead of slapping the whole topic.


Mataku, I wish you the best of luck with your future upgrades! A year ago, I was in your shoes.

 

That thread is currently under review by a NAM administrator to check for posts that deviate from NAM guidelines for posting.

Individual posts are moderated and the topic is not "erased". Once cleaned up it will be returned to it's original location. If you have further questions or comments please contact DiD

(Note that this thread is asking the same question as in the thread I linked to)

 

Did you get my PM?

 

...... good to see ya Sid. Hope you are back!

 

what was wrong with the other thread?

I tried to be objective about what I consider to be a very important issue.

 

I sure didn't see anything wrong with it. I was just going to post to it with a good example of what I was talking about too. Here's another example of someone working on their stuff that had no clue - now he needs another new engine: http://www.sbtontheweb.com/forum/showthread.php?p=96764

 

wouldn't it be nice if justice simply rewarded malpractice in kind instead of dumping on some innocent bystander

 

justice and fair are sometime exclusive...unfortunately

 

hm... seems the part numbers are just confusing. the other thread gives two part numbers for after 3/2002 builds. would i be able to just talk to describe the part to them and get it?

 

Usually the parts guy will bring out a service manual where you will be able to point to the illustration of which part you want to replace.

 

do they usually keep these in stock or would i have to order it in advance?

 

It couldn't hurt to call the parts counter and tell them what you're looking for. They may or may not be able to help you over the phone.