stripped nut

[four]

i tried installing my front strut bar on my s14. &nbsp;i got all out smothly, except the last and final one <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':angry:'> i sprayed valvoline lube all over it, and it still wouldnt come off. &nbsp;After a while, it got stripped. &nbsp;Any of you guys got tips on how the hell i kan take this damn nut off? <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sneaky.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':pissed:'>

[uiuc240]

well, first off, are you positive that you're using the appropriate size of wrench? &nbsp;those are metric nuts. &nbsp;not being an ass, here, either.

if that isn't working, try a pair of vise grips on what's left of the nut.

if that doesn't work, you could try using a dremel to cut it into pieces...or use the dremel to flatten out the surfaces again and use a proper size of wrench. &nbsp;

is it cross-threaded? &nbsp;if so, you will need to fix those threads before putting a new nut on there. &nbsp;and also, just replace ALL the nuts while you're at the hardware store...ACE/True Value is best.

Eric

[four]

Yes, I used a 14MM Metric.

What the heck are VISE GRIPS?<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'>

[uiuc240]

they look sorta like pliers, but have a locking spring in them to allow far greater pressure on whatever you're trying to squeeze. &nbsp;you couldn't squeeze that hard by hand. &nbsp;they rule. &nbsp;get a set (i need a set now that my roomie moved out).

Eric

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Vise Grip Wrench
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[transient]

you might also try the craftsman bolt-out damaged bolt nut/bolt remover: <a href="http://www.sears.com/sr/product/summary/[email protected]@@@2066529701.102 [email protected]@@@&BV_EngineID=ccefadcfmeghhhlcehgcemgdffmdfin.0&vertical=SEARS&bidsite=CRAFT&pid=00952160000" target='_blank'>http://www.sears.com/sr....2160000</a>

[Tyler Durdan]

Try this before you do anything...Just re-tighten the other two nuts back on the studs. &nbsp;This will relieve some of the pressure put on the last nut. &nbsp;Then try removing the one that's giving you hell. &nbsp;If this doesn't do the trick, then get that tool from sears, it works magic. &nbsp;Yeah, I said magic...write it down damn it.

[David16]

Or just use a nut breaker(I think thats te technical term) its a little tool you slide over the nut then you get a wrench and tighted up a bolt on this tool and tightens a sharp metal piece into the nut until it splits. Sorry im not very technical but ill find a pic!

[BlackFox]

Channel Lock might work too, it has a long handle so you get some good leverage. Actually a Robo Grip might be even better. But the above methods should work too. There's some anti-sieze stuff you can get at Kragen (local auto parts store) and that should help

[95civicEX]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (transient @ Aug. 14 2002,7:54)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">you might also try the craftsman bolt-out damaged bolt nut/bolt remover: http://www.sears.com/sr....2160000 (http://www.sears.com/sr/product/summary/[email protected]@@@2066529701.102 [email protected]@@@&BV_EngineID=ccefadcfmeghhhlcehgcemgdffmdfin.0&vertical=SEARS&bidsite=CRAFT&pid=00952160000)</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
damn I could've used that when I was removing the heat shield on my s13, I just ended up using an air cutter on all the rusted bolts since a torque driver wouldn't even remove them