"Jason Bleazard" wrote:
> What's the best way to deal with this thing? Short of taking it to
> Jiffy Lube and wishing them "good luck!", the only thing I can think
> is to soak it with WD-40 and get some kind of bolt extractor. I know
> PB Blaster is better than WD-40, but I haven't been able to find PB
> in Canada (must remember to get some at Daktoberfest). The case is
> aluminum, isn't it? Does that make a difference?
>
We'll make sure to bring along some PB. It's all over around here.
The best thing I've found for removing nuts and bolts like that is to get a
set of sockets from Craftsman (Sears) that has reverse cutting "teeth"
inside. It's basically reverse cut so when you run the socket
counter-clockwise it digs into the head and gets a hold of it. I've only
ever once had a bolt in so tight that the socket chewed the head up more.
The first time I used the socket it was like a miracle tool. I had spent a
bunch of time with smaller sockets, vice grips, etc. No luck. With the
Craftsman set, it literally came off like it wasn't even tightened.
Amazing. I could hear the angels singing it's praises (OK, so maybe I had
just had enough of messing with the rounded off nut).
Good luck!
Mark
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