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Lotus Europa Forums => Classifieds Forums => FS/WTB: Europa Parts and Stuff => Topic started by: Certified Lotus on Saturday,May 18, 2019, 09:39:50 PM

Title: Need Left & Right Engine bay “Tie Mounting Brackets”
Post by: Certified Lotus on Saturday,May 18, 2019, 09:39:50 PM

yes, that is what they are called in the parts manual “Tie. Mounting”.  The metal rods that bolt to the body in the engine bay.  I need both left and right side.  The bolts on mine snapped off (all 4 on each plate) and I thought I could just grind off the bolts (they are welded in) and install new ones. More difficult than I need it to be.

Anyone have a pair for sale that the bolts are intact or have the bolts removed? 

Title: Re: Need Left & Right Engine bay “Tie Mounting Brackets”
Post by: Certified Lotus on Monday,May 20, 2019, 11:35:58 AM

Located a pair. All good.

Title: Re: Need Left & Right Engine bay “Tie Mounting Brackets”
Post by: 4129R on Monday,May 20, 2019, 01:12:37 PM

It is very easy to drill through from the bolt side, and just replace the broken stud with a 1/4" UNF bolt.

Been there, done that.

Title: Re: Need Left & Right Engine bay “Tie Mounting Brackets”
Post by: Certified Lotus on Monday,May 20, 2019, 01:42:09 PM

I had thought of that but after drilling, grinding and rewelding new bolts it is cheaper to acquire a used pair in good condition. Was only going to go that route if I couldn’t find a pair. I lucked out.