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axle nut vs. breaker bar + worst repair nominations



get something to lock the wheel in place and get a long breaker bar and turn it.

On Apr 10, 2005 10:19 PM, Mark F. <mk1mark@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Apr 10, 2005 10:18 PM, Foxx (in a box) <foxxinabox@wideopenwest.com> wrote:
> >  the axle nut refuses to budge....
> 
> >  so, any ideas on breaking the
> > damn nut loose?
> 
> Heat...  Heat the nut up quickly with an oxy/acc torch, then hit it
> with the breaker bar/impact wrench...  You might want to wipe away any
> grease in the area first...  :)
> 
> HTH,
> 
> Mark.
> 75
> 80 S
> 90 Audi Coupe Quattro - 10vt
> 
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