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[Adam]

i know a good joke when I see one.

Nik?

[Marv]

Yeah dude, need a few years to digest that one

I've read it twice so far hahaha

Or you could gimme a buzz after hours and talk it through? Might be simpler?

[B4TT]

I never said the same job,

Also, in case you got caught up in Josh's persistance on telling the truth, I actually work on aircons.

[Morgan]

Help!

Any tips on breaking strut bolts???
2 have started to round because they are so stuck on. I've tried massive poles, shifters, sockets, spanners, and a tonne of WD40. WILL NOT BUDGE.

[Marv]

Which bolts, Morganus. I has many tricks.

First and formost, if you do not have crows feet spanners, get a hex-sided socket on it

Want me to call past tonight?


Hex-sided socket vs normal



crows feet

[B4TT]

Over-tighten them.. will break them clean off every time.

H.T.H..

[Adam]

I'm better with reading it to be honest, I have a short attention span with spoken word, especially if I don't understand!

I do get the overall grasp of what you are saying though!

Edit, this was @ Marv.

[Morgan]

More than welcome to come over mate. Cars currently on stands and I think Im slightly high from the WD40

I've got an impact wrench on my Christmas list which would probably make this alot easier.

[ams]

Help! have started to round because I've tried massive poles and a tonne of WD40.

I can't not quote this.

[Marv]

Morgan, I have spare strut tops/studs and strut clevis bolts - dont stress about breaking them

I'm better with reading it to be honest, I have a short attention span with spoken word, especially if I don't understand!

I do get the overall grasp of what you are saying though!

No worries - feel free to smack me over the head and ask for explanations

[B4TT]

I think a majority of my sockets are hex...

[Shaz]

I've tried massive poles, shifters, sockets, spanners, and a tonne of WD40.

Also can't not requote this.

[Marv]

More than welcome to come over mate. Cars currently on stands and I think Im slightly high from the WD40

I've got an impact wrench on my Christmas list which would probably make this alot easier.

You have my number? If not I'll PM it to you.

As I said, I have spare bolts/nuts/studs so dont stress. The biggest issue is when people panic and stuff everything beyond salvation.

[Adam]

No worries - feel free to smack me over the head and ask for explanations

Will do!


@ Morgan, if the bolt is rounded, impact driver will just round it faster. Ht.H!

Also, if you have a centre punch, try giving the stud a bit of a hit to try and shock/crack the seal!

[Delete This Account]

Help!

Any tips on breaking strut bolts???
2 have started to round because they are so stuck on. I've tried massive poles, shifters, sockets, spanners, and a tonne of WD40. WILL NOT BUDGE.

[B4TT]

Will do!


@ Morgan, if the bold it rounded, impact driver will just round it faster. Ht.H!

Also, if you have a centre punch, try giving the stud a bit of a hit to try and shock/crack the seal!

LOL I didn't even need to edit that spelling mistake other than to BOLD the word bold.

[Adam]

cant stop doing the ht.h thing now FFS!

[Scuba-Roo]

Man up Morgan?


Shifters are the worst thing to use on tight nuts and bolts. Socket, breaker bar and a bit of pipe for more leverage.

http://store.transac...inch_home_1.jpg
These are awesome sockets to own For rounded nuts

[Marv]

If a bolt/nut is rounding, get a file onto it and tidy it up. You NEED flat edges. Without them you're screwed.

next step is to hammer a hex-sided socket of 1mm smaller size onto the nut. Belt the bejeesus out of it, then get a long breaker bar and slowly increase torque on the nut (releasing it, NOT tightening it). Once you are confident it won't round, keep slowly applying pressure until the bastard comes off or the socket slips off. This will wreck the nut but you'll get it undone.

If the socket slips off, get the dremel out and cut one side of the nut off.

[Adam]

LOL I didn't even need to edit that spelling mistake other than to BOLD the word bold.

Hahaha MASSIVE Jovi moment then!