So how do I get these out.....
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Winters on its way so I thought I would make a start on detailing and maintaining the Sag. First job is to give the chassis a good clean and touch up any stone chips etc. Up on the ramps and looking good...
but the petrol tank bracket and heat protection shield failed the OCD test and have to come off for a refresh. Alls going well with the tank removal until I come to remove the two M10 button head screws
Now who in their right mind thought it was a good idea to use these in a position that you cannot access properly even with an Allen Key....
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Whilst I could just paint over them thats not the way I tend to do things so over to you guys ....how the f
k do I get them out??
Thanks... I have all winter!!
but the petrol tank bracket and heat protection shield failed the OCD test and have to come off for a refresh. Alls going well with the tank removal until I come to remove the two M10 button head screws
Now who in their right mind thought it was a good idea to use these in a position that you cannot access properly even with an Allen Key....[url]|https://thumbsnap.com/3u6YJm56[/url]Whilst I could just paint over them thats not the way I tend to do things so over to you guys ....how the f
k do I get them out??Thanks... I have all winter!!
Thanks for the input chaps. An update on progress and questions on next step.
I tried the short hex bit and a ratchet ring spanner but unfortunately the spanner twisted. 7mm ring was all I could get in there. I also tried grinding a screwdriver slot in the head and use an impact screwdriver to shift them and a small chisel on the edge in the direction of rotation but its not having it. I can't get a small Irwin socket on it as the bolt head is above the bottom of the bracket so no access. I have grinder the caps off, removed the bracket and petrol tank - success, lol. The good news is whilst the bracket is heavily corroded the chassis is exceptional
They are now well and truly soaked, Plus gas three times a day all week. The question now is how do I get the studs out?
Access is good and as I see it I have four options:
1 Heat it up and mole grip it out - the only downside with this may be damaging the powder coating all around the area.
2 The studs are slotted and I can get an impact screwdriver on them - tried this and not budged but I am worried i might just knock the stud and nut head in the chassis straight through which just causes me more grief so I haven't given it the full treatment.
3 I could weld a nut on the stud and try a socket on it to get them out.
4 I could cut off the protruding stud, drill them and use stud extractors on them but a bit worried about snapping the extractor head off and leaving it in there.
So over to you guys in the know - what would you do?
I tried the short hex bit and a ratchet ring spanner but unfortunately the spanner twisted. 7mm ring was all I could get in there. I also tried grinding a screwdriver slot in the head and use an impact screwdriver to shift them and a small chisel on the edge in the direction of rotation but its not having it. I can't get a small Irwin socket on it as the bolt head is above the bottom of the bracket so no access. I have grinder the caps off, removed the bracket and petrol tank - success, lol. The good news is whilst the bracket is heavily corroded the chassis is exceptional
They are now well and truly soaked, Plus gas three times a day all week. The question now is how do I get the studs out?
Access is good and as I see it I have four options:
1 Heat it up and mole grip it out - the only downside with this may be damaging the powder coating all around the area.
2 The studs are slotted and I can get an impact screwdriver on them - tried this and not budged but I am worried i might just knock the stud and nut head in the chassis straight through which just causes me more grief so I haven't given it the full treatment.
3 I could weld a nut on the stud and try a socket on it to get them out.
4 I could cut off the protruding stud, drill them and use stud extractors on them but a bit worried about snapping the extractor head off and leaving it in there.
So over to you guys in the know - what would you do?
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one out one to go, but its still putting up a fight. Soon be beer time
one out one to go, but its still putting up a fight. Soon be beer time
Job done thanks guys. One come out with the extraction tool easy enough, the other had to be cut and drilled. And yes, I did make the schoolboy error of snapping the drill bit in there
Managed to get through with a carbide tip but will need to tap it but that should be straight forward. Oh the joys of ownership and maintenance
Managed to get through with a carbide tip but will need to tap it but that should be straight forward. Oh the joys of ownership and maintenance
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