Rusted in bolt
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Rusted in bolt
Hello.
Martin has been changing my brake discs today, but one side has a rusted in bolt....see pic....has anyone got any advise on removing it please? Martin got a bolt extractor but it was rubbish
Thank you
Martin has been changing my brake discs today, but one side has a rusted in bolt....see pic....has anyone got any advise on removing it please? Martin got a bolt extractor but it was rubbish
Thank you
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'95 Flame Red Celeb, Nos.191, 2 litre, LPG, used to be Adams ;) SOLD
'95 Vase Green Turbo~ Vanessa~ 'Serendipity' manual, Richmod. RIP
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If he hasn't already tried, make sure you use an impact style socket with the same amount of internal sides as the head, normally black in colour. Do not use a socket with a star configuration inside. This made all the difference for me. and i've heard others have had good results also.
Also, heat it up with a blow torch until glowing red before using the impact socket on a long extension.
Other sockets will strip the sides off and then you'll have to grind it away.
pol
Also, heat it up with a blow torch until glowing red before using the impact socket on a long extension.
Other sockets will strip the sides off and then you'll have to grind it away.
pol
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I have some extractor sockets....made by westfalia...like a sharp left handed thread with 5-6 starts.
Never tried it.
I've had problems with these before...at the time i didn't have the sockets...so i ground it down to perfectly fit the imperial size next inline. - lots of heat...and it cracked.
Never tried it.
I've had problems with these before...at the time i didn't have the sockets...so i ground it down to perfectly fit the imperial size next inline. - lots of heat...and it cracked.
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I think that's the only way to remove without sourcing another hub ass. I really don't want to pull it off the hub for some bleeding bolt lol.
I did try and weld a nut on BUT you can't weld around the edge because the socket will never fit on and tacking it on from inside the spare nut only made tack on a small part of the rusted bolt. I just moved onto the next job rather then waste more time on the impossible Keep you all updated!
I think that's the only way to remove without sourcing another hub ass. I really don't want to pull it off the hub for some bleeding bolt lol.
I did try and weld a nut on BUT you can't weld around the edge because the socket will never fit on and tacking it on from inside the spare nut only made tack on a small part of the rusted bolt. I just moved onto the next job rather then waste more time on the impossible Keep you all updated!
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Me and Chris removed a bolt I had chewed up equally, if not worse, using a tight Britool 6 sided socket and a large breaker bar. I applied force against the socket to keep it on the bolt, and with chris undid it.
if you have an assistant, give it a go. The sideways force of your assistant should stop the socket slipping off!
if you have an assistant, give it a go. The sideways force of your assistant should stop the socket slipping off!
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Previously...
Peugeot 406 executive TD - The devil!
1991 Red Turbo - Great condition and surprisingly un-rusty!
1989 Light Blue metallic Turbo - Sold!
1993 Steel grey S - Bought for parts
1990 Red ES - Now resting in car heaven!
1989 Black ES - Great runner
1989 Black ES - Spares Car. I murdered it!