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Might be also worth having an 11/16" socket to hand which in just under 17.5mm. I would consider starting with this rather than 18mm.
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I think my lads kit cost about £500-£600 or thereabouts, which isn't overly expensive for tools these days. For tool and equipment purchases he still remembers the advice given to him by his old boss when setting out on his own, which was " Don't flinch at paying out for good tools, only two things to ask yourself, will they save me time, will they make me money." I think his kit has done both and was soon into profit.
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Well five out of six of mine came out but one refused to budge. I agree with Trikey and don't think they will shear off though.
Sadly although we use induction heaters at work I didn't have one to hand, and despite giving the bolt head a good soaking in Plus Gas, heating and then cooling using freezing rust loosening spray, a good hammering with a lump hammer and then a 3/4 breaker bar all it did was round off the bolt head. Had to get the welder out and weld a large nut on the end of the bolt. The localised heat from the arc welder usually helps to free off the corrosion and after a bit more effort it finally came out. You can see the corrosion on the bolt - the same position bolt on Mrs Noc's 75 is also refusing to move so maybe muck and road salt can get up behind it. I didn't have a tap the right size so ground an old bolt down to clean the thread up. Plenty of Copaslip used when the bolts went back in to ensure they come out easily next time round. . Last edited by Mike Noc; 29th May 2021 at 07:46.. |
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Job done
Thanks for all the replies and tips, all the bolts now changed and a loose exhaust heat shield secured. Had to spend another £2.63 for a decent 18mm socket though but only two put up a bit of a fight before they finally shifted
Thanks again to all who replied and thanks to this forum. Martyn |
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