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Wheel bolts frozen!!!

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maballance

04-26-2000 16:34:04




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I've got to remove the wheel and tire from my Super A and the bolts are frozen. Tried liquid wrench and everything else, actually think a couple are rounded off. My question is, does this leave a torch as my only option? Or are there other easier ways? Thanks.




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rodger

04-26-2000 19:11:25




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 Re: Wheel bolts frozen!!! in reply to maballance, 04-26-2000 16:34:04  
Hello,
Another trick I've found works if you can't access the nut to grind/cut it, is to drill as large a hole as possible in the hex part of the nut, parallel with the bolt. After you've drilled it as large as you can without damaging the bolt or breaking out the side of the nut, take a punch and drive it down the side of the nut. This will quickly break the nut apart and you can then unscrew it. I've also used a Dremel tool with the cutoff wheel and cut through some stubborn nuts, where burning wasn't an option and a larger grinder couldn't fit the space.

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big fred - that's a good idea

04-26-2000 19:43:42




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 Re: Re: Wheel bolts frozen!!! in reply to rodger , 04-26-2000 19:11:25  
or you could drill out the bolt as much as you feel comfortable drilling, and then take an impact wrench and twist the bolt apart, then drive it out with a punch if it's still stuck.



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TomH

04-26-2000 17:05:18




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 Re: Wheel bolts frozen!!! in reply to maballance, 04-26-2000 16:34:04  
If you can reach the nut, just grind it off with an angle grinder. You'll want to replace the nut and bolt anyway.



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Bill Klumper

04-26-2000 16:42:29




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 Re: Wheel bolts frozen!!! in reply to maballance, 04-26-2000 16:34:04  
No the torch is not the only way to get them critters off. If the bolts have become rounded you can weld another nut on the existing bolt and the take it off.

You can use the torch and I have done that before. Heat up the nut to red hot and then quench with water. That usually breaks ups the rust and it comes right off.

You might have to repeat the process a couple of times, but if you start to get some movement. The work it back and forth a bit to break up the rust that is in there. They usually come off.

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TxFarmall H

04-26-2000 19:07:15




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 Re: Re: Wheel bolts frozen!!! in reply to Bill Klumper, 04-26-2000 16:42:29  
I agree with Bill use the torch then after you do that put some anti seize on them and you won't have that problem again...Jason



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Phil Auten (TX)

04-27-2000 06:15:56




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 Re: Re: Re: Wheel bolts frozen!!! in reply to TxFarmall H, 04-26-2000 19:07:15  
I have to agree with Bill and partially with TXFarmallH. If you do use the torch, replace the bolts with new ones. The heat can cause the bolts/nuts to lose their temper and not hold properly. Replace everything, bolts, nuts and washers with new hardware, THEN use the neversieze on them and they will hold properly and come off easily when you need to remove them again in 15 years.

My 2�,
Phil

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Steve

04-25-2001 04:51:15




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Wheel bolts frozen!!! in reply to Phil Auten (TX), 04-27-2000 06:15:56  
Who is the manufacturer of "Neversieze" and can you buy it in Europe?



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George_Indiana

04-28-2000 14:49:18




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Wheel bolts frozen!!! in reply to Phil Auten (TX), 04-27-2000 06:15:56  
What is neversieze ? Do they sell them along side of the board stretchers or are you boys serious?



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Wardner

04-28-2000 15:33:54




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Wheel bolts frozen!!! in reply to George_Indiana, 04-28-2000 14:49:18  
You might say it is the opposite of Loc-tite. It is a greasy paste with powdered nickel suspended in it. It will prevent threaded fasteners from seizeing up whether they are subject to extended immersion, heat, or fifty years of neglect. It is available at any hardware or automotive store.



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