Front subframe removal (cont)

[PHBJohns at aol.com]

Jim,

Thanks for the advice. I'm afraid the worst has now happened: having left the 
front right bolt soaking in Plus Gas ('dismantling lubricant') for the past 
week, I had another go at it this afternoon and the captive nut the bolt 
screws in to has now freed itself. Turning the bolt results in graunching 
noises and I am unable to slacken or tighten it any further... I've had a 
close look at the chassis leg in which this nut and it looks as though there 
is a central 'diaphragm' between the top and bottom flanges and the offending 
nut appears to be on the inboard side of this. It looks as though I will have 
to use an angle grinder or a plasma cutter to cut holes in the outboard side 
of the chassis leg and diaphragm to gain access to the nut. Any advice you or 
anyone can give before I start attacking this important structural area of my 
pride and joy?

Thanks very much,

Paul Johns
1983 quattro
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