3 Amigo's - At least 1 isn't my friend

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November 30, 2008, 11:25 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Well yesterday was supposed to be 'death to the pre-cats'. 3 hours later and they lived on  s:oops: :oops: s:oops: .

Got the 5 manifold nuts loose, the 14mm support bracket bolt wouldn't shift so loosened the 2 12 & 14mm bolts at the bracket end to block, came to the 3 Amigo's (which should have been the easy part as they were replaced (nuts & studs) not so long ago after the joint split following Magnex fitment) and only the middle one moved. Now admittedly I've not been using PlusGas, but have been spraying the various nut/stud/bolt areas with TriFlow (an industrial penetrating oil) for a week or so.  I persisted with the right Amigo nut (as lay on back under the car) using an extension bar on the socket ratchet handle and managed to successfully round the nut off! Great.

Anybody know of a removal method for this that doesn't require specialist tools/skills?

I have thought about borrowing a blow torch, heating the nut up and trying a pair of grips on it. Might this work?  Also, being the left side Amigo when looking down through engine bay I suspect drilling out the stud from above might be possible (although less prefered as I suspect re-tapping would then be required - don't have the kit). Failing all else I suppose I could take it somewhere and get someone else to do it, but I don't want to quit yet.  I know this is elementary stuff, just need an elementary solution?


[size=85]The famous Walter Rohrl once said "Stay away from rear-wheel-drive cars unless.......", I had to agree on one particular occasion, but we did live happily ever after (apart from the trousers, they were a write off).

markiii

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November 30, 2008, 11:56 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
irwin nut removers
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Gif

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November 30, 2008, 14:15 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Markiii was spot on with this for me.  Got a set of Irwins from local MachineMart and the nut was off in 30 seconds.
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AC

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November 30, 2008, 14:30 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Yep, thanks for the advice, spotted a set at Screwfix - £19.99.

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/96028/Automotive/Sockets-Hex/Irwin-5-Piece-Bolt-Grip-Nut-Remover-Set

Is it worth still heating the nut up with a blow torch before I apply the Irwin, or just use it straight off?


[size=85]The famous Walter Rohrl once said "Stay away from rear-wheel-drive cars unless.......", I had to agree on one particular occasion, but we did live happily ever after (apart from the trousers, they were a write off).

uktotty

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November 30, 2008, 14:31 Last Edit: November 30, 2008, 16:13 by uktotty
General rule is very tight irwin with hot nuts and that seems to be the best combo

Gif

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November 30, 2008, 15:33 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Worked fine cold for me.  Just choose closest fit then hammer it on nice and hard before using socket to remove it.  Took me more time to get the nut back out of the Irwin   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
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Anonymous

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November 30, 2008, 15:46 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "uktotty"General rule is very right irwin with hot nuts and that seems to be the best combo

I agree, irwin is nowhere near as hot with cold nuts   s:D :D s:D
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