TheVDM Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Hi all, what's the best advice anybody can offer for undoing the bolts that hold the back box on? I've soaked it in a lifetime supply of WD-40, I've knocked it about a bit to release any loose dirt/rust and I cannot for the life of me undo those bloomin' bolts. Should I just get the angle grinder out or is there a secret to undoing the bolts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ams Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 either heat them up, or if not get some proper penetrating oil like plus gas and spray it on a few hours before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVDM Posted March 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 either heat them up, or if not get some proper penetrating oil like plus gas and spray it on a few hours before Thank you ams, I didn't think of getting the blow torch out. I've just picked my daughter up from nursery so probably won't get a chance now until Sunday. I'll give lots of heat a go and try and break the seal on the nuts. If not I might try drilling them out as I've got a fresh set of nuts ready and waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ams Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 plusgas is like magic - really worth buying a can 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVDM Posted March 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 plusgas is like magic - really worth buying a can Would your recommend the aerosol or the bottle? It would probably be worth investing in some anyway as I have a gearbox to remove next month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ams Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 aerosol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKINY Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Get the spark machine out for 2 mins bud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus3476 Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Yep, grind them off - but not if your fuel tank leaks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVDM Posted March 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 I don't think it leaks, only one way to find out [emoji38] I do own a fire extinguisher for all it would be worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVDM Posted March 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 It would appear I have no leaks and the grinder made short work of it all. Thank you all for the advice, I feel like I've got a new car now Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slybunda Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 also do not use heat on fuel tank bolts. guy down the street did and it did not end up well. ambulance was round and everything.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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