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22nd August 2018, 10:47 | #1 | |
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Tourer boot - remove cladding - problem and question
Hi All,
I found some rust behind the cladding of my ZT-T and wanted to remove the cladding to inspect the damage and hopefully correct it. The cladding in question: But I have a problem releasing one of the nuts fixing the cladding on the tailgate. It is completely rusted and the nut is not hexagonal anymore but round so no more grip. The nut that has decided to be a pain in the ... Location of the corroded nut: As you can see there is very little room for big tools I want to use a Dremel to saw/grind away the nut but that will surely damage the thread of the bolt. Since the cladding is still mounted on the tailgate I am not sure if I can replace the bolt. Question 1 Anyone any tips how to remove the bolt without damaging the thread? Question 2 If I do have to grind it away, will I be able to replace the bolt? Any help greatly appreciated!
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23rd August 2018, 12:46 | #2 |
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You might try a good soak of Plus Gas or similar, leave and do again.
Then try to get mole-grips on the nut, you can get sort of needle-nose mole-grips if access is that tight. |
23rd August 2018, 16:27 | #3 | |
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Tx for your reply! Plus Gas is some kind of penetrating oil, right? I did not know there were the type of mole grips you mention. I will have to try and find one that will fit in the small space. Will post back the results!
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23rd August 2018, 20:49 | #4 |
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Plus Gas is my preference over WD40, but yes, penetrating oil.
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24th August 2018, 15:16 | #5 | |
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This mole grip might do the trick:
Will order it today and see if I can remove the nut with this little gizmo
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