Advice needed from newcomer

[SD1too]

Mark,

Is there room to get a hacksaw blade in there and cut a groove across the top of the bolt? If so, you might then be able to use a cold chisel at the bolt’s circumference and with a few sharp taps it might loosen sufficiently for you to unscrew it.

Simon

[Mark190]

Originally Posted by SD1too

Mark,

Is there room to get a hacksaw blade in there and cut a groove across the top of the bolt? If so, you might then be able to use a cold chisel at the bolt’s circumference and with a few sharp taps it might loosen sufficiently for you to unscrew it.

Simon

Not sure mate but a good idea I will have a go in a bit.

[Mark190]

Originally Posted by SD1too

Mark,

Is there room to get a hacksaw blade in there and cut a groove across the top of the bolt? If so, you might then be able to use a cold chisel at the bolt’s circumference and with a few sharp taps it might loosen sufficiently for you to unscrew it.

Simon

Just tried that didn't work cant even get a hacksaw in there. Bit stuck now. Having to reconsider. Looks like ive either got to drill the bolt out, leave the seat where it is and work around it somehow or just put a dehumidifier in there and see how that works. Thanks anyway.

[mgzrjake]

Originally Posted by Mark190

Just tried that didn't work cant even get a hacksaw in there. Bit stuck now. Having to reconsider. Looks like ive either got to drill the bolt out, leave the seat where it is and work around it somehow or just put a dehumidifier in there and see how that works. Thanks anyway.

drill it in the centre then buy a reverse thread bolt after tapping it out as you tighten the bolt in it will in turn un-tighten the seat bolt. failing that drive to you local garage and get them to spot weld a bolt on top.

[Mark190]

Originally Posted by mgzrjake

drill it in the centre then buy a reverse thread bolt after tapping it out as you tighten the bolt in it will in turn un-tighten the seat bolt. failing that drive to you local garage and get them to spot weld a bolt on top.

Im intrigued just run that by me again in a little more detail im all ears! Try anything now to get this sorted.

[suzublu]

You need a set of these https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000QW6K...473&th=1&psc=1

[Mark190]

Originally Posted by suzublu

You need a set of these https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000QW6K...473&th=1&psc=1

wow they look good anyone tried them?

[Mark190]

Originally Posted by Mark190

wow they look good anyone tried them?

Actually would they work on the seat bolts? The bolts have got the Hex part in the middle the outside of the bolt is round with no gripping surface to bite onto. Wouldn't they just slip on it?

[suzublu]

Originally Posted by Mark190

Actually would they work on the seat bolts? The bolts have got the Hex part in the middle the outside of the bolt is round with no gripping surface to bite onto. Wouldn't they just slip on it?

You hammer them on to the bolt head, they are hardened steel so dig in to the bolt, as you turn it, it grips tight & removes the bolt.

[Mark190]

Originally Posted by suzublu

You hammer them on to the bolt head, they are hardened steel so dig in to the bolt, as you turn it, it grips tight & removes the bolt.

A ha! We may just have a solution many thanks I will give those a try let you know how I get on.