Need help tackling rusted bolts!

Need help tackling rusted bolts!

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That NISMO Life

Original Poster:

126 posts

113 months

Monday 17th August 2015
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Hey Guys,

Simple tasks like removing the front bumper are turning into unnecessary large ones.

I am new to the whole project car thing however it is a real passion of mine so i bought an MX-5 (mk1) to try and do up to take to the track and get some experience.

I have a small tool collection at the moment as i live with a family of girls and my dad who has all the tools lives abroad so i am starting literally from the bottom with not much money but that isnt going to stop me!

The problem i am facing is rusted bolts. I have had some bolt heads sheer off and another one that just kept spinning as i turned it.

How can i go about removing these?

I dont mind investing in some tools as i will undoubtedly use them again but being a newbie im kind of stuck.

Any help help and advise would be much appreciated smile

Thanks!

That NISMO Life

Original Poster:

126 posts

113 months

Monday 17th August 2015
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I definitely will be getting some plusgas ive heard a lot about that now smile

And as for the broken bolts that are too far gone, i will need to try the drilling method i think. i cant get to the back of the thread and there is no thread sticking out to grip too.

Fingers crossed i can actually get to the bit to drill into it. Its under the front bumper so will need to jack her up and lay down and hope the force doesnt break the bumper!

Thanks for your tips smile