Re: Need some help! Stuck suspension bolts...

[Brett Van Sprewenburg <brett@netacc.net>]

>Ok, I've liberally doused the nuts with PB Blaster and
>I still can't get them to budge.  (hehe, I said nuts)
>
>The nuts in question are the ones on the tops of the
>struts and shocks.  I've gotten all but one strut on
>my 16v loose and only 1 shock one loose on the parts
>car.
>
>I have the proper socket and 6mm allen key for the
>struts, but can't hold the strut from turning with the
>allen key.  It's digging into my hand and I have to
>give up before I can break the nut free.  The rear
>shock nut I just plain can't get to budge, I'm turning
>the shock there too.
>
>I don't have an impact gun, otherwise I'm sure I'd
>have these off in no time flat.  Any suggestions?
>
>-josh
>
>
>
>=====
>Josh Wyte

A trick I've used before when trying to hold a hex key with
sickenly high force, is to pop a 10mm deep socket on a 10 inch
3/8 extension and use it as a lever with the free arm of the
hex key in the end of the socket.  Cheater bar for hex keys. :)

Use with caution, as it is possible to strip out the hex fitting...

==Brett

 \/  '84 Scirocco (ITB racer 2B) | "Hot VW's, take two home. They're small"
\/\/ '88 Scirocco 16v (Show), '92 Passat 16v (Winter+) | - brett@netacc.net

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