[kensteyn]

Hi all found a black numbered bolt 11 on floor of drivers side footwell. Have tried to see where it fits in but not luck yet. I can see the seats all have number 8 on them. any ideas where this nr 11 fits.

see fotos

Thanks
Ken

[tw2005]

Stop driving the car and check the steering universal shaft NOW!!

Has the coupler bush been replaced on this recently?

[tw2005]

Oh and is this FD or GD , I've put up FD but regardless GD is likely similar setup

[nzenigma]

" I've put up FD but regardless GD is likely similar setup"

They are same.

Guessing this is an FD 

someone may need a good ace kucking

[Dazzler]

Welcome and thanks to our awesome volunteer tech advisors for their input.

@kensteyn

We look forward to some feedback please when/if you identify the issue (steering or not) thanks. 

[kensteyn]

Hi thanks heaps. the bolt was from the cv joint.we had asked our mechanic to investigate a rattle. he did not seem to be able to find anything anyway have put bolt back in an will get mobile mechanic to come have a look.

Ken

[Surferdude]

Wow!
Just Wow!

Well done guys.

[Dazzler]

 

[The Gonz]

i30 Owners International Rescue Experts Team are go!

[tw2005]

Hi thanks heaps. the bolt was from the cv joint.we had asked our mechanic to investigate a rattle. he did not seem to be able to find anything anyway have put bolt back in an will get mobile mechanic to come have a look.

Ken

Maybe it's time for a change. Honestly that bolt does not just fall out. How long have you had the car? Rattle? More info, when , how etc. The coupler bushes in these fail and can cause a knock likely most noticeable as you park the car. They can get a bit of a rattle over bumps, could be in the rack or that shaft in th ejoints but if that bolt was out you'd have a rattle on the splines as the coupling was loose, it's also telescopic, you're  very lucky the thing did not separate or we'd have another Ayrton Senna failure.

[asathorny]

cripes 

[mickd]

Hi all found a black numbered bolt 11 on floor of drivers side footwell. Have tried to see where it fits in but not luck yet. I can see the seats all have number 8 on them. any ideas where this nr 11 fits.

see fotos

Thanks
Ken

@kensteyn

There's an old saying - "that there's no such thing as a silly question".
You have just proved it correct.
@tw2005
Frrking awesome   

[Dazzler]

I'd  be bolting in to give them a piece of my mind... then steer away from them in future.