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Author Topic: Removal of B*****d bolt  (Read 3560 times)

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Martin_1962

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Removal of B*****d bolt
« on: 14 April 2007, 21:50:42 »
So how am I going to do this - will I need help?

THis is the coolant pipe bolt by the power steering pump
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Re: Removal of B*****d bolt
« Reply #1 on: 14 April 2007, 22:11:30 »
should be fine if you create that little bit of leverage - dont it on same engine in vectra but the Godsend there is it is at a different angle on that car  :-/
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Re: Removal of B*****d bolt
« Reply #2 on: 14 April 2007, 22:44:09 »
Well I have bought a new 10mm spanner and will try it tomorrow, failing that I'll be back here asking for help
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Re: Removal of B*****d bolt
« Reply #3 on: 14 April 2007, 23:39:21 »
Ask TB if hes found Sammy  ;D
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Martin_1962

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Re: Removal of B*****d bolt
« Reply #4 on: 15 April 2007, 10:07:18 »
Tried again this morning and a new 10mm spanner slips.

I am at a loss with this, can anyone suggest how I can remove it?

I did try mainly yesterday with a socket but couldn't get it on the 10mm I used yesterday just didn't work.

The new spanner looks OK but doesn't grip.

Can anyone help please?
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Re: Removal of B*****d bolt
« Reply #5 on: 15 April 2007, 10:09:00 »
Looks like I may have to remove power steering pump and aircon compressor, aghhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My cuts haven't healed yet :(
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Re: Removal of B*****d bolt
« Reply #6 on: 15 April 2007, 10:22:24 »
IIRC, its torx?  Try a proper torx ring before you damage the bolt too much...
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Re: Removal of B*****d bolt
« Reply #7 on: 15 April 2007, 11:00:05 »
Did you see my reply in youir other thread with the picture? (1/4inch ratchet and 8mm socket)
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Martin_1962

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Re: Removal of B*****d bolt
« Reply #8 on: 15 April 2007, 15:21:05 »
8mm - I thought E12 need 10mm

I will check when it is next cold
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Re: Removal of B*****d bolt
« Reply #9 on: 15 April 2007, 15:21:40 »
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IIRC, its torx?  Try a proper torx ring before you damage the bolt too much...

Torx spanners - no luck from Halfrauds
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Re: Removal of B*****d bolt
« Reply #10 on: 15 April 2007, 15:27:26 »
Machine mart.....
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Martin_1962

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Re: Removal of B*****d bolt
« Reply #11 on: 15 April 2007, 17:31:36 »
I am tempted to take it to a local garage to remove the one bolt!!!!
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Re: Removal of B*****d bolt
« Reply #12 on: 15 April 2007, 17:46:02 »
Well I just went out to check on mine but it wouldn't unlock so I opened the boot and the light barely glimmers. I was out in it this morning as well.

Any way I got the 1/4inch ratchet out plus an 8 and 10mm socket and compared them to the picture. You are correct, I used a 10mm. It was moving the PS bottle forward that allowed me to get the pipe out of the way to get to it.
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Re: Removal of B*****d bolt
« Reply #13 on: 15 April 2007, 18:19:48 »
Power steering bottle and I'll try the E12 but I have 3/8s my 1/4 set is old knackered and missing
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Re: Removal of B*****d bolt
« Reply #14 on: 15 April 2007, 19:18:17 »
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Power steering bottle and I'll try the E12 but I have 3/8s my 1/4 set is old knackered and missing


sure it was e10....  :-/
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