More seized things

Doki · 2007-08-03T15:57:26+00:00

This time it's caliper bolts. They've got an allen head, and said allen head is now buggered. I've got one out with the usual plus gas, blowtorch heat etc. but the second won't budge. Is there anything else left to try before we start welding nuts to the top of them?

Aug 03, 2007 21 Replies

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Chris Bartram 18 years ago

I've seen 6 and 7mm on Golfs IIRC, but IME 6mm on a Mk2, or at least most.

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Duncan Wood 18 years ago

Yep, but they always get smaller when they corrode, so if the 6mm goes in easily then they where 7mm to begin with, 1/4" will go in & bugger them. (ditto 17/64 but you're unlikely to have that as a socket bit :-))

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