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[jonny2112]

Driving home from work last night and thought I could hear a strange noise coming from the car. Got home, and sure enough, it didn't sound great.

Went out this morning for a quick look, and found one of the water pump pulley bolts was loose. Took it out and thought I'd remove the others and make sure they were ok too, only to find the others had sheared half way along their length!
After a lot of head scratching I decided I would try to coax the bolts out through the back of the plate using grips or pliers, but I couldn't get enough access or purchase to do it. Aargh!
So I stood out in the pishin rain and stripped the front end off in the hope of getting a bit more room. Thought I'd give local dealer a ring before closing on the off chance that they might have some bolts, but alas no. He was able to tell me that Vx had them in packs of ten (why?) at 75p each, and that they were M6 x either 13 or 15 mm, so I might just check local DIY stores to see if they would have some.
Just hoping that tomorrow I'll be able to get the remnants of the bolts out ok. Didn't plan to change the water pump just yet (72k), but if I need to remove it, then I may as well. And I suppose I should really change the belt while I'm there, though I need the car whilst waiting for the parts to arrive once ordered, so that'll be another strip down.
The joys of motoring 

[tunnie]

bloody hell, good spot though and nice job tracking it down 

[Kevin Wood]

Sounds like they've been overtightened. What a PITA!

[jonny2112]

Sounds like they've been overtightened. What a PITA!

Yeah maybe Kevin. Or at least two of them!
Just hoping I can get them out without having to remove the pump 

[Webby the Bear]

bad times... but at least the pump isn't timing belt driven 

[symes]

Driving home from work last night and thought I could hear a strange noise coming from the car. Got home, and sure enough, it didn't sound great.

Went out this morning for a quick look, and found one of the water pump pulley bolts was loose. Took it out and thought I'd remove the others and make sure they were ok too, only to find the others had sheared half way along their length!
After a lot of head scratching I decided I would try to coax the bolts out through the back of the plate using grips or pliers, but I couldn't get enough access or purchase to do it. Aargh!
So I stood out in the pishin rain and stripped the front end off in the hope of getting a bit more room. Thought I'd give local dealer a ring before closing on the off chance that they might have some bolts, but alas no. He was able to tell me that Vx had them in packs of ten (why?) at 75p each, and that they were M6 x either 13 or 15 mm, so I might just check local DIY stores to see if they would have some.
Just hoping that tomorrow I'll be able to get the remnants of the bolts out ok. Didn't plan to change the water pump just yet (72k), but if I need to remove it, then I may as well. And I suppose I should really change the belt while I'm there, though I need the car whilst waiting for the parts to arrive once ordered, so that'll be another strip down.
The joys of motoring 

any M6x1.0 thread bolt by 15mm long would do for pump pulley mate

[jonny2112]

Thanks symes. Hoping they'll be easy got. Could always contact one of our local breakers, but can't  wait for postage, UNLESS I can't get some, in which case I'll have no choice 

[Kevin Wood]

Can always get some longer bolts and cut them down.

[dbug]

Its a common size bolt mate - any good hardware shop or engineering company should have them on the shelf - as Kevin says if you cant get right length get longer and cut down

[albitz]

I could send you some Jonny,but as you say,it will take a few days to get them there.

[jonny2112]

Yeah, thanks Albs. If I get stuck tomorrow I'll give you a shout 

[Keith ABS]

  Looked at screwfix? long opening hours
Keith B

[feeutfo]

Any bolts will do.

And it's an easy mistake to make. Check the torque wrench setting EVERY time its picked up for use.

[dbug]

Any bolts will do.

And it's an easy mistake to make. Check the torque wrench setting EVERY time its picked up for use.

  preferably the right size though 

[jonny2112]

Any bolts will do.

And it's an easy mistake to make. Check the torque wrench setting EVERY time its picked up for use.

You don't have the correct figure to hand by chance?