Removing stuck bolts...

TiN · Pocket Tin Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Karma :

I was trying to remove the end can of my RVF today (just for, er, research purposes, honest!), but there were two b@stard "torx" bolts that seem to be jammed to solid...

...I have tried copious amounts of WD40 but to no avail...is there any other stuff that I can try?

Cheers,

Tin

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

I hate torx bolt, but then that is probably because the only 2 vehicles I have needed them for I didnt like

Heat will help, but the WD40 might take some time to have full effect. Let it soak in, maybe spray a bit more on each day, and then have another go. Also, put the torx bits in place and tap them with a hammer, which will help to break the seal

All the best

Keith

Doddmaster · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

I find that gently tapping a stuck bolt for a while with a spanner or something can loosen it up a bit

moggymiaow · Derestricted Danger Joined: 22 May 2002 Karma :

try an impact driver, back in the days when I had a clapped out Kawasaki KC100 it was invaluable. 12 years ago it cost me 15 quid, no idea what it would cost now.
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Scooby · Scrappy Doo Joined: 26 Mar 2002 Karma :

Brute Force mate!! Laughing

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Nige · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 28 Mar 2002 Karma :

If u still cant shift them,try undoing them while the exhaust is still hot a fter a good run. If u still have no luck, invest in a ratchet type kit, where the torx 'bits' are hexagonal (allenkey) ended, or ever available as ratchet socket ended, then u can get a bit more leverage on the buggers. My zorst had some threadlocker on the bolts, and they took some doing, but i did it. If all else fails, dont bother, and leave it.
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Cheers

Nige

Stew · Posted: 17:03 - 03 Jun 2002 Post subject:

SEN GOKU?
Didnt realise you post on NC30 owners forum too tin.
I was reading your post on there and had a strange feeling of deja-vu. Mr. Green

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TiN · Pocket Tin Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Karma :

Milo · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Feb 2002 Karma :

one time i was stuck with ideas so i got the drill out. when i was drilling it through it started moving, the heat loosened it up.
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