23 replies to this topic

[AzMaN]

i use like mk1legs's setup but i just wedge the trollyjack handle between the studs and the ground, then use about 2mtr of scafolding pole extension on the bar (ive snaped a few bars doing this) and try and crack the nutt that way.

then i brought and air impct wrench, and all is so simple

[mini7boy]

i use like mk1legs's setup but i just wedge the trollyjack handle between the studs and the ground, then use about 2mtr of scafolding pole extension on the bar (ive snaped a few bars doing this) and try and crack the nutt that way.

then i brought and air impct wrench, and all is so simple

Yep. I know they aren't cheap and you don't use them every day, but electric impacts are invaluable when you need them for a job like this. Thank you, honorable Makita-san.

That said, I rather like mk1leg's very clever device. BravOH !!! mk1legs.

[adam_mini]

I sat for like 10 minutes with an impact wrench with no avail. Then using a solid wrench (Tommie bar) with the right sized socket on with a short (1/2 metre) piece of tube i hung on the end of it that loosened it.

I recommend using WD40, spray it then leave for a while, spray again and repeat this a couple of times to allow it to soak. Then eventually go for it.

Good luck hope this helps

[OJM]

Nothing budged the nut even a mm. Decided to go to a local garage to get them to air wrench it off - cost me a jar of coffee. Sorted!

[mk1leg]

i use like mk1legs's setup but i just wedge the trollyjack handle between the studs and the ground, then use about 2mtr of scafolding pole extension on the bar (ive snaped a few bars doing this) and try and crack the nutt that way.

then i brought and air impct wrench, and all is so simple

Yep. I know they aren't cheap and you don't use them every day, but electric impacts are invaluable when you need them for a job like this. Thank you, honorable Makita-san.

That said, I rather like mk1leg's very clever device. BravOH !!! mk1legs.

well thanks chaps BUT Sorry to say I stole this Idear from someone else...........

[OJM]

i use like mk1legs's setup but i just wedge the trollyjack handle between the studs and the ground, then use about 2mtr of scafolding pole extension on the bar (ive snaped a few bars doing this) and try and crack the nutt that way.

then i brought and air impct wrench, and all is so simple

Yep. I know they aren't cheap and you don't use them every day, but electric impacts are invaluable when you need them for a job like this. Thank you, honorable Makita-san.

That said, I rather like mk1leg's very clever device. BravOH !!! mk1legs.

well thanks chaps BUT Sorry to say I stole this Idear from someone else...........

Haynes manual has instructions for the same tool Sorry, ruined your secret

[manicminilover]

its easy, put steel wheel on, put bricks behind each wheel to chock them and have someone standing on the brakes. get the handle from a trolley jack and slip it over the handle of the ratchet. make sure you are pushing down with short sharp movements not pulling up otherwise you'll roll the car over the bricks. if it doesn't work get a larger piece of hollow tube. a big enough lever will crack any nut regardless of its torque setting. try using two people to push the bar down.

[OJM]

its easy, put steel wheel on, put bricks behind each wheel to chock them and have someone standing on the brakes. get the handle from a trolley jack and slip it over the handle of the ratchet. make sure you are pushing down with short sharp movements not pulling up otherwise you'll roll the car over the bricks. if it doesn't work get a larger piece of hollow tube. a big enough lever will crack any nut regardless of its torque setting. try using two people to push the bar down.

Thanks, but tried it and it didn't shift it. Only thing that moved it was an impact wrench.

[Cooperman]

Drill down into the nut parallel with the drive shaft centre line, but not too close to the drive shaft thread. Open this up with progressively bigger drills without hitting the threads, then split the nut with a large chisel and lump hammer. Additionally/alternatively, grind the nut down on one of the flats with an angle grinder. I had to do this a couple of weeks ago on a Peugeot 106 Rallye. Once the nut was drilled, then ground down it came off by hitting into the side of it with a chisel.
Just keep on persevering and it'll come off.