Gettin stuck bolts/nuts out - Perth-WRX.com

waxdass · #1 24-08-2006, 05:05 PM

Iv tried everything!
bolt rust remover/wd40/spanner and hammer

bastards wont come out!

anything else out there that will do the job ??

impresser · #2 24-08-2006, 05:09 PM

Gas axe

Mister Two · #3 24-08-2006, 05:14 PM

If you really need to get the nut or bolt out with out damaging what the nut/or bolt is tied to... Weld a new bolt head or nut to the stuck nut/bolt, apply WD40 and let it sit overnight. Next Day, CAREFULLY undo the nut/bolt

Simon · #4 24-08-2006, 05:15 PM

if u have room for a larger bolt, u could always drill out the exisiting bolt and re-tap the hole?!

waxdass · #5 24-08-2006, 05:17 PM

drilling and shit is out of the question, so is welding..

Sethor · #6 24-08-2006, 05:24 PM

Tried Vise Grips/Locking Pliers?
Which bolt is this?

Simon · #7 24-08-2006, 05:34 PM

r u sure it is just stuck, theres no thread locker or anything like that in ther at all?

waxdass · #8 24-08-2006, 05:56 PM

its the bolts on the turbo, that connect to the dump pipe

iv got 2 off, the rest are too hard

The Suby · #9 24-08-2006, 06:09 PM

Are you using normal sockets?
Have the bolts rounded?
Get yourself some Hex sockets instead - much more surface area in contact with the head of the bolts. If the bolts are rounded then the Hex socket may need to be lightly hammered on.

When you put the new bolts in be sure to smear a little good quality antiseize onto them so you don't have this problem next time...

waxdass · #10 24-08-2006, 06:12 PM

normal sockets.. which shop sells the hex sockets?