Use a socket rather than a closed end of a wrench.

If the corners on the bolt head are starting to round and if you haven't already done so - change to a high quality socket from a 6 point to 12 point. It works and penetrates far better than WD 40 or liquid wrench. If the wrenches or sockets are high quality there is definitely a difference between the two. Keep you patience and take breaks to allow the penetrant to work.Ĭlick to expand.For future reference: most if not all of the bolt heads and nuts are metric so don't use standard even if some say you can use a standard. Tighten a little and a loosening pull with full force.back and forth with plenty of penetrant / time to be wicked in to help break the bolt free.īe aware when anti-sieze or any lubricant is applied to bolts that the torque values decrease. I've gotten bolts loose by working stuck bolt back and forth. Have a fire extinguisher at hand if using an open flame (torch) to heat with. Note: Besure to allow bolt to cool to a touchable temperature before spraying penetrant and wipe off excess fluids before using torch again. Several heat / cool cycles maybe needed with some PB Blaster penetrant sprayed onto bolts between heats. Some heat may have to be applied to help loosen the bolt from the spindle shaft. The old saying is true 'Rightie-Tightie and Leftie-Loosey'. Your question has already been answered by the members above. Glad that you were able to join us again after the necessary upgrades to MTF's security measures required to protect you and other members. First off, your frustrations are well understood.

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