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25-10-2011, 11:32 PM | #1 | ||
Starter Motor
Join Date: Mar 2005
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Hi All
Replacing a fautly alternator on my series 1 Au S/wagon. All going well till that last 10mm bolt that goes from the power steer pump bracket. Different people tried different socket sets etc till the head rounded We also tried the top 13mm bolt head with no luck also. Anyway any ideas on how to remove? Was thinking of just cutting the head off but not sure if the bolt will just pull out? Banging on a smaller socket but no reall space to swing a hammer? Cut the bracket? Cheers Mick |
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26-10-2011, 12:12 AM | #2 | ||
FG XR6 Ute & Sedan
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Bibra Lake WA
Posts: 22,599
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Breaker bar and Irwin boly extractor from Bunnings:
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26-10-2011, 12:33 AM | #3 | ||
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Join Date: Aug 2006
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A more available method may be vice-grips. I used a set to remove an air-ratcheted sump bung...
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26-10-2011, 01:20 PM | #4 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Melb north
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if it`s rounded sometimes you can hammer on the next size down socket.
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26-10-2011, 04:00 PM | #5 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
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Just a little trick try tightening it a little first to break the bond
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28-10-2011, 02:11 AM | #6 | ||
Starter Motor
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 26
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Hi All
Got the bugger off Used an Irwin bolt remover socket. Came off really easy. This was after a 'professional' auto electrician tried and said it's stuck and to call in the bolt remover specialist! Cheers Mick |
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