Bolt Loosener?

JoJoYZF · 08-21-2008, 10:56 PM

First off Im not even sure if loosener is a real word but whatever. Anyway, when I tried to break the engine mount bolt free a little while ago to install my frame sliders, it didnt want to break free. Im determined to get them out tomorrow. Is there such a thing as some sort of spray that helps loosen them or I just have to fight them and hope not to strip the bolts? Figured Id ask before I get my ass kicked by them.

jtemple · 08-21-2008, 10:57 PM

WD-40?

impact wrench?

I have both, but you aren't anywhere near me.

Dnyce · 08-21-2008, 11:08 PM

penetrator-i have a can, its the shit that melts styrofoam cups. cant remember the exact name. that, and a breaker bar. leverage is your friend. if you have a full size jack, take the handle off, slide it on to your rachet and use that. should be easy that way. mite not even need the penetrator

Cutty72 · 08-22-2008, 12:53 AM

-penetrating oil
-WD 40
-JB 80
-break free

all good options, and then like already said, good leverage on a breaker bar.

JoJoYZF · 08-22-2008, 01:02 AM

I figured there was something, I just wasnt sure what would do it, or if wd40 would work. I was gonna give the jack handle a shot tomorrow, just didnt have much time the last time I tried so I was trying to do it with the plastics still on(not much room to operate).

Dnyce · 08-22-2008, 01:46 AM

nice avy..

......shes way underage aint she.

NONE_too_SOFT · 08-22-2008, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dnyce

penetrator-i have a can, its the shit that melts styrofoam cups. cant remember the exact name. that, and a breaker bar. leverage is your friend. if you have a full size jack, take the handle off, slide it on to your rachet and use that. should be easy that way. mite not even need the penetrator

just be sure you've to a good fit on the socket, or you're gonna end up drilling it out.

Mr Lefty · 08-22-2008, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NONE_too_SOFT

just be sure you've to a good fit on the socket, or you're gonna end up drilling it out.

exactly... extra force is not always a good thing...

i've gotten into the practice that if it requires anything more than 10% more force to take it out than it's spec... then the PB blaster comes out... I soak it... and go work on something else... or grab a drink. come back and usually good to go

MikeSP1 · 08-22-2008, 09:12 PM

I case you round off the head of a bolt, here's the easiest way to get it out. I've had to do some amazing things with these and they have NEVER slipped.

http://www.irwin.com/irwin/consumer/...IrwinCat100511

Gas Man · 08-23-2008, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ebbs15

just a tip with PB Blaster... spray it... let it sit... try to loosen... if it doesn't work... spray some more... let it sit... try again... eventually it'll seep in... don't try to FORCE the issue too much...

I had a bolt that we put 150ftlbs of pressure on to loosen... no luck... after trying 3 or 4 times with no luck with the spray sit spray sit... it still wouldn't bust loose... I soaked the fucker over night... came out... and was able to crack the bolt with the 30ftlbs it was supposed to be holding with... and use my fingers to remove it the rest of the way.

just be patient PB Baster won't remove busted bolts

That is actually a great tip for any penetrating oil!! Good going Ebbs!

08-21-2008, 10:56 PM	#1
JoJoYZF Bring on the Zombies! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland Moto: 2000 Yamaha YZF600R Posts: 2,691	Bolt Loosener? First off Im not even sure if loosener is a real word but whatever. Anyway, when I tried to break the engine mount bolt free a little while ago to install my frame sliders, it didnt want to break free. Im determined to get them out tomorrow. Is there such a thing as some sort of spray that helps loosen them or I just have to fight them and hope not to strip the bolts? Figured Id ask before I get my ass kicked by them.

08-21-2008, 11:08 PM	#3
Dnyce flyin high Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: cali Moto: 10speed huffy w/cards in the spokes Posts: 2,318	penetrator-i have a can, its the shit that melts styrofoam cups. cant remember the exact name. that, and a breaker bar. leverage is your friend. if you have a full size jack, take the handle off, slide it on to your rachet and use that. should be easy that way. mite not even need the penetrator __________________ "Racing Is Life, Everything Before and After is Just Waiting" Steve McQueen

08-22-2008, 01:46 AM	#6
Dnyce flyin high Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: cali Moto: 10speed huffy w/cards in the spokes Posts: 2,318	nice avy.. ......shes way underage aint she. __________________ "Racing Is Life, Everything Before and After is Just Waiting" Steve McQueen

08-22-2008, 09:12 PM	#9
MikeSP1 Perpetual trouble Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: at the base of the Alps Moto: VTX 1300C, RC51, CBR600RR, CBR929RR Posts: 715	I case you round off the head of a bolt, here's the easiest way to get it out. I've had to do some amazing things with these and they have NEVER slipped. http://www.irwin.com/irwin/consumer/...IrwinCat100511 __________________ "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in one pretty and well preserved piece, but to skid across the line broadside, thoroughly used up, worn out, leaking oil, shouting GERONIMO!"

08-21-2008, 10:57 PM	#2
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	WD-40? impact wrench? I have both, but you aren't anywhere near me.

08-22-2008, 01:02 AM	#5
JoJoYZF Bring on the Zombies! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland Moto: 2000 Yamaha YZF600R Posts: 2,691	I figured there was something, I just wasnt sure what would do it, or if wd40 would work. I was gonna give the jack handle a shot tomorrow, just didnt have much time the last time I tried so I was trying to do it with the plastics still on(not much room to operate).