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Trying to get the battery out of a Vectra, having a go at the bolt that holds the plate against the battery which stops it from wobbling around and stops the battery coming out.
Mole grips, wrench, socket set, wd40 etc...
2 hours later the bolt has moved about 3 full turns and has defeated me. I'll have another go tomorrow when i have some strength back. Piece of s
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Mole grips, wrench, socket set, wd40 etc...
2 hours later the bolt has moved about 3 full turns and has defeated me. I'll have another go tomorrow when i have some strength back. Piece of s
t.Light but firm taps around the bolt with a hammer may help, combined with another liberal soaking with wd40/Plusgas (and leave for a hour or so, to fully soak in). Failing that, heating it up may be the only answer.
ETA: Just re-read it and realised you actually managed to move it. In that case I'd look at wire brushing the exposed thread next (if there is any).
ETA: Just re-read it and realised you actually managed to move it. In that case I'd look at wire brushing the exposed thread next (if there is any).
Edited by useyourdellusion on Friday 24th December 13:49
useyourdellusion said:
Just re-read it and realised you actually managed to move it. In that case I'd look at wire brushing the exposed thread next (if there is any).
I know its christmas and that, but how on earth does wire brushing the thread that is already out of the hole gonna release the thread that is still stuck in the hole???? 
Ray Luxury-Yacht said:
useyourdellusion said:
Just re-read it and realised you actually managed to move it. In that case I'd look at wire brushing the exposed thread next (if there is any).
I know its christmas and that, but how on earth does wire brushing the thread that is already out of the hole gonna release the thread that is still stuck in the hole???? Ray Luxury-Yacht said:
useyourdellusion said:
Just re-read it and realised you actually managed to move it. In that case I'd look at wire brushing the exposed thread next (if there is any).
I know its christmas and that, but how on earth does wire brushing the thread that is already out of the hole gonna release the thread that is still stuck in the hole???? Wire brush, Plusgas and firm taps with the hammer would be the way I'd go at it initially...
useyourdellusion said:
Ray Luxury-Yacht said:
useyourdellusion said:
Just re-read it and realised you actually managed to move it. In that case I'd look at wire brushing the exposed thread next (if there is any).
I know its christmas and that, but how on earth does wire brushing the thread that is already out of the hole gonna release the thread that is still stuck in the hole???? Wire brush, Plusgas and firm taps with the hammer would be the way I'd go at it initially...
As you were... 
This reminds me of something i read about the real meanings of the haynes manual.
Haynes: One spanner rating (simple).
Translation: Your Mum could do this... so how did you manage to botch it up?
Haynes: Two spanner rating.
Translation: Now you may think that you can do this because two is a low, tiny, ikkle number... but you also thought that the wiring diagram was a map of the Tokyo underground (in fact that would have been more use to you).
Haynes: Three spanner rating (intermediate).
Translation: Make sure you won't need your car for a couple of days and that your AA cover includes Home Start.
Haynes: Four spanner rating.
Translation: You are seriously considering this aren't you, you pleb!
Haynes: Five spanner rating (expert).
Translation: OK - but don't expect us to ride it afterwards!!!
Translation #2: Don't ever carry your loved ones in it again and don't mention it to your insurance company.
Haynes: One spanner rating (simple).
Translation: Your Mum could do this... so how did you manage to botch it up?
Haynes: Two spanner rating.
Translation: Now you may think that you can do this because two is a low, tiny, ikkle number... but you also thought that the wiring diagram was a map of the Tokyo underground (in fact that would have been more use to you).
Haynes: Three spanner rating (intermediate).
Translation: Make sure you won't need your car for a couple of days and that your AA cover includes Home Start.
Haynes: Four spanner rating.
Translation: You are seriously considering this aren't you, you pleb!
Haynes: Five spanner rating (expert).
Translation: OK - but don't expect us to ride it afterwards!!!
Translation #2: Don't ever carry your loved ones in it again and don't mention it to your insurance company.
Ray Luxury-Yacht said:
useyourdellusion said:
Ray Luxury-Yacht said:
useyourdellusion said:
Just re-read it and realised you actually managed to move it. In that case I'd look at wire brushing the exposed thread next (if there is any).
I know its christmas and that, but how on earth does wire brushing the thread that is already out of the hole gonna release the thread that is still stuck in the hole???? Wire brush, Plusgas and firm taps with the hammer would be the way I'd go at it initially...
As you were... 
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