werlax@hotmail.com wrote:
> "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
>
>
>
This would be a good time to see if the Metrinch really does what the
company claims. http://www.metrinch-tools.com/
-- Francis Fastje 1999 CC 3.9L 4x4 ffastje@cox.net www.synlubestore.com
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