broken stud(pedal cluster)

[Mike Kast]

Terrible picture but does it show the problem? It is the stud that comes up though the pan. the one on the right. I'm pretty sure it is welded from underneath. What is the best course of action? I have been driving it this way since I have owned the car with no adverse reaction. I don't think anyone here will suggest leaving it this way but I need to be convinced that that is not a viable option.
And, after all the convincing is done, how do I proceed? I don't think this is in the manual.

[Zeke]

Put a bolt up thru the floor in it's place. Use a little JB Weld to hold it so you can do the topside job by yourself. Even polyurethane caulk will hold it as would a smidgeon of Bondo.

They even make a washer for the same purpose, but you would need long arms or 2 people initially.

[Mike Kast]

Thanks Milt.
I was thinking the same thing but how do I get it out? Just start drilling I suppose huh?
The front end is up on stands so I could get it from underneath pretty easily. It almost looks like a carriage bolt from the bottom. I was pondering cutting it with a dremil. Then I thought I should stop pondering and ask.
If I don't fix it with genuine porsche parts what will it do to the value of my car?

[Mike Kast]

that was supposed to be funny. where is nostatic when you need him.

[911pcars]

Mike,
I would grind the broken stud and stud head flush with the floor, top and bottom, temporarily reinstall the pedal mount, then mark the location. Drill through and use the nut and bolt as Milt suggested. Once the car is mobile, take it to your local Midas and have them tack weld the bolt head to the floor pan (underneath). Make sure the bolt points upward before you weld. Also, remember to remove the carpet before you allow them to do this. This area can collect moisture which is why the bolt disintegrated. Apply anti-seize to the threads.

Nostatic can go along for the ride and supervise.

Sherwood

[Mike Kast]

I grinded from the bottom until the stud was flush with the pan. Then I punched what was left of the stud at the top through the existing hole. No problem. I just have to get me a nice galvanized carrage bolt. POR15 the whole mess and touch up the undercoat in the spot where the damage was done. I re-undercoated the car last year with SKS stoneguard. That is probably why I posted this no brainer problem. I hated cutting into my undercoat and I needed some moral support.
I can assure you it doesn't look that way anymore...

[911pcars]

Not to be too anal, but try to keep the fasteners metric if at all possible (since I haven't seen a metric carriage bolt yet).

Sherwood

[Mike Kast]

Thanks Sherwood. Your killing me you know!

[911pcars]

Hey Mike,
I know and I apologize. An M6 bolt with a nut on top does the same thing until you get it to a welder.

Sherwood