trouble removing a seat
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trouble removing a seat
One of my seat bolts if completely rusted and the 14mm socket keeps slipping when trying to loosen it. I've tried penetrating lube and got nothing. Any ideas how to get this bolt off so I can replace it?
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For an FC3S, the bolts are M10 (1 inch long will do, with a washer) with a 125 pitch, fine thread. You can use an "easy out" to get that out. Basically you drill a hole into the center of the bolt and use the "tool" to thread in (reverse thread) and remove it.
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And definitely go get a can of PB Blaster and use that on the bolt to loosen it. Spray it on (heavily) and leave it overnight to give it time to penetrate.
Also heating the bolt with a torch may help (but watch out if it's covered in penetrating oil - keep a fire extinguisher handy).
If the bolt's pretty rounded off (ie. you are getting no byte out of any socket or wrench) you can try a large pair of vice grips or channel locks. I would definitely try this before slotting or drilling the bolt.
Good luck,
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Also heating the bolt with a torch may help (but watch out if it's covered in penetrating oil - keep a fire extinguisher handy).
If the bolt's pretty rounded off (ie. you are getting no byte out of any socket or wrench) you can try a large pair of vice grips or channel locks. I would definitely try this before slotting or drilling the bolt.
Good luck,
-b
Last edited by wrankin; 04-13-06 at 09:04 AM.
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Same, use the vise-grips before cutting that bolt off.
Or get one of these, http://www.xtraktortools.com/ , it works great
Or get one of these, http://www.xtraktortools.com/ , it works great
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I had the same problem. I found it acually very easy. Hammer on a "snug" fitting 12point socket, or one of those "metwrinch" style sockets and definatly use an air impact gun. the hammering action breaks the rust and turns the bolt, where using a standard wrench or ratchet tend to just round the head worse.
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Originally Posted by DarkEvilDrifter
dude how the hell did it get like that?????
I got the car this way and thats looks like it's the worst of the rust on my car but you never know.
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