Front damper-Top Nut -Siezed

Post by **mrmuch** » 09 Jun 2006, 13:11

Before i get the blow torch out (last resort),

any handy tips on undoing the top nut on the front shock absorber?

I've wd40'd it and tapped it to try to brake the rust seal, still no joy.

That 6mm head is a bit of a let down you just can't put any force on it, rounds in no time

Mole grips seem to hold it ok but still the nut really is stuck can't budge it.

The blow torch is really a last resort as i don't want to wreck/melt the top rubber.

Any tips ?

-much

Post by **trickydicky** » 10 Jun 2006, 06:50

Not had to use it on the T25 yet, but when it comes to fiddly grinding and cutting I use my Dremmal with a cut of wheel. They are pretty expensive but well worth the investment. Failing that the B&Q type places do dremmal look a likes.

Post by **HarryMann** » 10 Jun 2006, 09:51

No Dremel? - then just hacksaw it off - either a 10" or a Terry saw, there must be a way to get in there, get as high an angle as possible and V-notch if can't cut downt hte side of thread in one go; then with a helper dollying it with a 2lber one-side, peel it apart with scrwdriver or chisel to split it, if simple hacksawing hasn't loosened it enough in the first place, which if accurately done often will - aim to

Alternately, dolly it well with a club behind, and use this technique to shock it loose.. http://www.club80-90.co.uk/wiki/index.p ... bolt_punch

NB. Use quality blades, 24 or even 32 tpi, anything less is for thick soft metal like ally. A good blade will go through almost any nut like butter!

As always - don't rush it, one accurate cut is better than making a dog's dinner of it to save 25 seconds

Post by **mrmuch** » 11 Jun 2006, 08:34

Cheers guys,

spotted in the machine mart catalogue a nut splitting tool for about 8 bucks
I'm gonna buy one to add to the tool collection

Even if i don't use it, i'm sure it'll come in handy one day, but it does seem to be the tool for the job!
-much

Post by **HarryMann** » 11 Jun 2006, 08:41

Yes, that should do it!

Or a good blade in a padsaw, good luck

Post by **Ade** » 12 Jun 2006, 10:06

call in and borrow a nut splitter ,save yourself the eight quid

..............................................thought you were selling it????????

Post by **mrmuch** » 12 Jun 2006, 10:28

Lavley,
new user name!
ade shall i call in the uni or your house and have you got a tow hitch on your van, I'm making one for mine, just need to check the mounting points.
I'm gonna use the bumper mounting bracket holes on the chassis,
sound about right?
I am selling it, one more trip though, of to dingle during august, hence the need for descent shocks cause the roads out there are crap.
-much

Post by **Ade** » 12 Jun 2006, 12:56

Uni workshop,Steve will sort you out, yes I have a towbar , if you want a look ring me

Post by **mrmuch** » 12 Jun 2006, 13:36

COOL!

Post by **mrmuch** » 14 Jun 2006, 07:49

Job done,
Used Harrymans hacksaw method in the end,
easy job with plenty of space to get a full sized hacksaw in,
I'd even say its quicker to just cut the nut off than to undo the dam thing!
cheers

-much
P.S. ade i'll come and have a look at yer tow hitch soon!