Rusted Nuts - Page 2

macafee2 · 10th January 2021, 17:32

Not sure if a bolt extractor would work such as an Irwin bolt extractor.

macafee2

suzublu · 10th January 2021, 18:20

Put a couple of studs in loose, drive back and forward a few times. See if that moves it

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marinabrian · 10th January 2021, 18:36

Mark the bolt head with tippex, then refit two other wheel bolts forming a rough triangle, but leave them slack, then take the car for a spin around the block.

On your return refit all of the bolts, and tighten them as much as you can, then attempt to undo the stubborn bolt.

If the bolt is starting to round, belt a cheap 6 point 16mm socket onto the bolt with a mash hammer, and use a breaker bar without an extension and it will undo.

You will never manage to drill the head off the bolt successfully I suspect

Brian

Arctic · 10th January 2021, 22:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil MG

It's now just this one bolt which is not budging,have used heat,anti seizure spray,6 sided impact sockets and impact driver,also borrowed a Makita 110v impact gun (big heavy thing) and it's still not moving.I might have rounded the wheel bolt off a bit,so now i'll need to drill it out.
P.S. have got all of the other studs out and cleaned them and copper slipped.Not going to let this one little bolt beat me.

Try these below they will be useful in the future also, for any rounded bolt.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6pc-1-2-D....c100005.m1851

GaryGee · 11th January 2021, 03:30

I had wheel bolt that wasn’t shifting, even with 240v impact gun
Came undone with trusty Halfords socket set and three foot piece of tubing (what I used to use for Maestro driveshaft nuts)

Phil MG · 11th January 2021, 19:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by marinabrian

Mark the bolt head with tippex, then refit two other wheel bolts forming a rough triangle, but leave them slack, then take the car for a spin around the block.

On your return refit all of the bolts, and tighten them as much as you can, then attempt to undo the stubborn bolt.

If the bolt is starting to round, belt a cheap 6 point 16mm socket onto the bolt with a mash hammer, and use a breaker bar without an extension and it will undo.

You will never manage to drill the head off the bolt successfully I suspect

Brian

Thanks for all your advice.
Can't take the car for a spin because it has no MOT and the front spring is broken and resting on the tyre

I have a set of these coming soon.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6pc-1-2-D....c100005.m1851
Were getting there,slowly but surely

picky747 · 12th January 2021, 10:20

"Rusted Nuts" would make a great user name!

Ray L · 12th January 2021, 13:35

RUSTED NUTS

Have not the opportunity of using mine for ages. I'm afraid to look to see if they are rusty, must ask the wife!

Phil MG · 16th January 2021, 16:41

Have finally got my Rusted nuts off,with the help of a set of these.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5pc-Twist...f5ca%7Ciid%3A1

Used plenty of heat and some of this stuff
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1x-F%C3%B...53.m2749.l2649

A quick wizz with the impact gun and the socket bit into the rounded wheel nut and released it off.Happy Now.

COLVERT · 16th January 2021, 21:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ray L

RUSTED NUTS

Have not the opportunity of using mine for ages. I'm afraid to look to see if they are rusty, must ask the wife!

You can tell simply by looking at the top of your shoes.---

As for a seized in bolt there are drills that will quite happily drill the head off the high tensile bolt.

I know they work as I tried drilling a steel file. Very hard.--It drilled a hole straight through it. Most impressive.

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10th January 2021, 17:32	#11
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,912 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	Not sure if a bolt extractor would work such as an Irwin bolt extractor. macafee2

10th January 2021, 18:20	#12
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,912 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Put a couple of studs in loose, drive back and forward a few times. See if that moves it Sent from my moto g(7) power using Tapatalk

10th January 2021, 18:36	#13
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	Mark the bolt head with tippex, then refit two other wheel bolts forming a rough triangle, but leave them slack, then take the car for a spin around the block. On your return refit all of the bolts, and tighten them as much as you can, then attempt to undo the stubborn bolt. If the bolt is starting to round, belt a cheap 6 point 16mm socket onto the bolt with a mash hammer, and use a breaker bar without an extension and it will undo. You will never manage to drill the head off the bolt successfully I suspect Brian

11th January 2021, 03:30	#15
GaryGee Avid contributor MG ZT-T Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Crewe Posts: 102 Thanks: 9 Thanked 47 Times in 36 Posts	I had wheel bolt that wasn’t shifting, even with 240v impact gun Came undone with trusty Halfords socket set and three foot piece of tubing (what I used to use for Maestro driveshaft nuts)

12th January 2021, 10:20	#17
picky747 Gets stuck in ROVER Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vera Posts: 746 Thanks: 56 Thanked 111 Times in 85 Posts	"Rusted Nuts" would make a great user name!

12th January 2021, 13:35	#18
Ray L Avid contributor rover 75 saloon Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Worcester Posts: 187 Thanks: 14 Thanked 49 Times in 27 Posts	RUSTED NUTS Have not the opportunity of using mine for ages. I'm afraid to look to see if they are rusty, must ask the wife!

16th January 2021, 16:41	#19
Phil MG Regular poster MG ZT Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: West Heath,Birmingham Posts: 67 Thanks: 28 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts	Have finally got my Rusted nuts off,with the help of a set of these. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5pc-Twist...f5ca%7Ciid%3A1 Used plenty of heat and some of this stuff https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1x-F%C3%B...53.m2749.l2649 A quick wizz with the impact gun and the socket bit into the rounded wheel nut and released it off.Happy Now.