 Bolts rusted into retainer bar, Removing them...? |
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 May 14, 2010 - 7:13 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Aug 11, '09 From Buffalo, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%)  |
Hey, so I'm in the process of removing my front bumper, and I've got everything removed except the retainer bar. The two bolts on the far ends of the bar, the 10mm ones are rusted in and just spin when I use my ratchet on them. How do I get them out? I've already tried wd-40 and only have rather basic tools.
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May 14, 2010 - 8:04 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 12, '07 From Lancaster, Pa Currently Offline Reputation: 35 (100%) |
try pb blaster.
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May 14, 2010 - 8:22 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '08 From JB MDL, NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 30 (100%) |
Awwwww...I was going to say that. PB Blaster is the best! I would think though that if they are just spinning freely, it may be time to tap those things.
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May 14, 2010 - 8:34 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 11, '09 From Buffalo, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
QUOTE (Spider77 @ May 14, 2010 - 9:22 PM)  Awwwww...I was going to say that. PB Blaster is the best! I would think though that if they are just spinning freely, it may be time to tap those things. Yeah they're spinning pretty freely. Moreso after I PB Blaster'd them. Gonna see if one of my buddies has a drill or something to drill them out. In the meantime is there any way I can try to break them free? -------------------- |
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May 14, 2010 - 9:51 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 12, '07 From Lancaster, Pa Currently Offline Reputation: 35 (100%) |
i wouldn't really try anything else. pb blast it... then of that doesn't work drill it out!
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May 15, 2010 - 10:36 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 7, '09 From Northern kentucky Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (90%) |
use a grinder or a dremel to cut it off and get a bolt to replace it
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May 15, 2010 - 11:40 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '08 From JB MDL, NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 30 (100%) |
Drill them out and retap (if there is enough meat left). That is what I would do.
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May 17, 2010 - 5:19 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 11, '09 From Buffalo, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
I ended up widening the holes around the retainer bar and bumper to get them off. The bolts need to be tapped, I'll get to it when I have more time lol.
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