8mm roof bolt sockets pulled out...

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Whilst unbolting my solar panel from the roof ( to go under the council tip barrier) the 8mm bolts turned with the socket and both sockets came loose in the aft. I can’t seem to get to the underside but think there may have been a corresponding bolt underneath securing the socket? Anyone had this problem? I am considering using 2 part resin to fix the sockets back. Cheers.

[mikeonb4c]

Whilst unbolting my solar panel from the roof ( to go under the council tip barrier) the 8mm bolts turned with the socket and both sockets came loose in the aft. I can’t seem to get to the underside but think there may have been a corresponding bolt underneath securing the socket? Anyone had this problem? I am considering using 2 part resin to fix the sockets back. Cheers.

I recall having a similar issue years back and i think i may have resorted to a similar fix, though no liability accepted etc.

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Thanks Mike, will give the resin a go

[phil 1]

Hi,
Before you go and resin it in have a look at the other 3 fixings as I'm sure that something screws up from the under side of the roof. I had the same problem a long time ago and I'm pretty sure that something had come undone and was found in the roof runner's.
Good luck.
Phil

[mikeonb4c]

Hi,
Before you go and resin it in have a look at the other 3 fixings as I'm sure that something screws up from the under side of the roof. I had the same problem a long time ago and I'm pretty sure that something had come undone and was found in the roof runner's.
Good luck.
Phil

Absolutely correct and it was a fiddle to find it but i did. And i THINK i then screwed them back together not putting resin on the thread but a little on the seating but i honestly cant remember.

[phil 1]

Hi,
Before you go and resin it in have a look at the other 3 fixings as I'm sure that something screws up from the under side of the roof. I had the same problem a long time ago and I'm pretty sure that something had come undone and was found in the roof runner's.
Good luck.
Phil

Absolutely correct and it was a fiddle to find it but i did. And i THINK i then screwed them back together not putting resin on the thread but a little on the seating but i honestly cant remember.

Yep I remember it being a pain to get back in but back in it went and with a bit of sealant not had a problem since

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Thanks! Just been out to the Bongo and found both short captive bolts! Will give it a go later today. I might use a tiny bit of resin in addition.

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Job done
Thanks for the advice. Bit fiddly to get the underside bolt in but it’s done and nice and secure again.

[mikeonb4c]

Excellent result