Bolt Loosener?

JoJoYZF · 08-21-2008, 11:56 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, 11:57 PM

WD-40?

impact wrench?

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

Dnyce · 08-22-2008, 12:08 AM

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, 01:53 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, 02:02 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, 02:46 AM

nice avy..

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

dReWpY · 08-22-2008, 04:47 AM

20 yo

Mr Lefty · 08-22-2008, 05:16 AM

PB Blaster... best I've used.

OTB · 08-22-2008, 08:43 AM

Any penetrating oil (liquid wrench, ect.) will work. On tough bolts USE A GOOD QUALITY SIX POINT (Rather than 12 pt) SOCKET, like Sears or Allen, ect., not a cheap import. The reason is, 12 pt sockets have a very small gripping are, and so the amount of pressure/sq in can be 3-4 times as much on the flats of the bolt heads as with a 6pt socket which uses the full face of each side of the hex to spread pressure. Good quality (but more expensive) sockets have tighter tolerances so they fit better, slip less and round out fewer bolt faces.

jtemple · 08-22-2008, 09:43 AM

Also, if you're going to use a breaker bar, get yourself a rubber mallet and tap on it. You're less likely to strip/sheer off stuff that way.

08-21-2008, 11:56 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.

08-22-2008, 12:08 AM	#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, 02:46 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

08-21-2008, 11:57 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, 02:02 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).

08-22-2008, 05:16 AM	#8
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	PB Blaster... best I've used.

08-22-2008, 08:43 AM	#9
OTB The Man Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CrabTown USA Moto: 00 Bimota DB4 Posts: 823	Any penetrating oil (liquid wrench, ect.) will work. On tough bolts USE A GOOD QUALITY SIX POINT (Rather than 12 pt) SOCKET, like Sears or Allen, ect., not a cheap import. The reason is, 12 pt sockets have a very small gripping are, and so the amount of pressure/sq in can be 3-4 times as much on the flats of the bolt heads as with a 6pt socket which uses the full face of each side of the hex to spread pressure. Good quality (but more expensive) sockets have tighter tolerances so they fit better, slip less and round out fewer bolt faces.

08-22-2008, 09:43 AM	#10
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	Also, if you're going to use a breaker bar, get yourself a rubber mallet and tap on it. You're less likely to strip/sheer off stuff that way.