Need Help on where to get EZGO part

[Rich20001]

Well, I took the covers off of my 99 EZGO so that I could paint them, but in the process of taking off the front nose piece I broke off a bolt that holds on the top bracket bar support. There are two bolts on each side of the front that hold the top front window and top support. These bolts goe into a nut with threads that is spot welded to the frame. In trying to remove the bolt I ended up having to cut the welded nut off. I am looking to find someone or place that would have one of these or an old frame where the welded nut could be cut off in tact so that I could weld this back on to my cart.

If anyone has any ideas please respond, thanks.

[yurtle]

Originally Posted by Rich20001

Well, I took the covers off of my 99 EZGO so that I could paint them, but in the process of taking off the front nose piece I broke off a bolt that holds on the top bracket bar support. There are two bolts on each side of the front that hold the top front window and top support. These bolts goe into a nut with threads that is spot welded to the frame. In trying to remove the bolt I ended up having to cut the welded nut off. I am looking to find someone or place that would have one of these or an old frame where the welded nut could be cut off in tact so that I could weld this back on to my cart.

If anyone has any ideas please respond, thanks.

I also broke one of the bolts that held the windshield frame to the front cowl. I tried using a stud extractor, but it broke off as well. I had to drill it out, then simply bought a longer bolt and added a nut on the inside of the frame. Make sure you get the proper strength nut and bolt and you should be fine.

Adam

[gornoman]

Welcome to BGW!

Originally Posted by yurtle

I also broke one of the bolts that held the windshield frame to the front cowl. I tried using a stud extractor, but it broke off as well. I had to drill it out, then simply bought a longer bolt and added a nut on the inside of the frame. Make sure you get the proper strength nut and bolt and you should be fine.

Adam

Same thing happened to me. In fact, I replaced all 4 bolts with SS hardware to prevent the others from rusting as well. Any nut or bolt I remove from my cart gets replaced with SS. My cart is much happier now....

[rib33024]

[eparker]

I always use never sieze on my nuts.......It is a grafite based paste that is made to keep stuff from sticking together. It has something to do with different metals causing some type of galvanic reaction that causes rust/corrosion. It makes install and removal easier later. Its found as a paste type at any good auto part store......

[Rich20001]

Thanks guys, I am gonna just drill it out and get a bolt that fits to replace it. Appreciate the feedback.

[kgsc]

Originally Posted by Rich20001

Thanks guys, I am gonna just drill it out and get a bolt that fits to replace it. Appreciate the feedback.

Before you drill, look to see if the end of the bolt goes through the frame. May be able to grab it with Channel locks from the back and screw it out.

[rib33024]

Originally Posted by eparker

I always use never sieze on my nuts.......It is a grafite based paste that is made to keep stuff from sticking together. It has something to do with different metals causing some type of galvanic reaction that causes rust/corrosion. It makes install and removal easier later. Its found as a paste type at any good auto part store......

I'am going to have to try some of that chit, because some times I can't get a nut off either-

[scottyb]

Originally Posted by eparker

I always use never sieze on my nuts.......It is a grafite based paste that is made to keep stuff from sticking together. It has something to do with different metals causing some type of galvanic reaction that causes rust/corrosion. It makes install and removal easier later. Its found as a paste type at any good auto part store......

That seems kind of extreme? I just use a little baby powder in the summer time.