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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: RossyB108 on 27 November 2010, 18:28

Title: Oh dear I've made a mess - worn hex bolt (pic)
Post by: RossyB108 on 27 November 2010, 18:28

Hi,

I got the below drain bult undone the other day no problems to replace the gbox oil. Just bought some Redline MTL to replace the Gbox oil again, but can't get the bolt undone!

I was using a 17mm wheel nut and a spanner which worked dandy the first time but have made a right mess of it today!

Any ideas?

Thanks

(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j419/RossyB108/iPhone016.jpg)

Title: Re: Oh dear I've made a mess - worn hex bolt (pic)
Post by: tech1889 on 27 November 2010, 18:50

drill it out.. or easy out..

Title: Re: Oh dear I've made a mess - worn hex bolt (pic)
Post by: Ben Lessani on 27 November 2010, 18:51

Go and buy a proper tool, GSF sell a cheap Draper kit with various shapes and sizes in it for about £5.

You might get away with the proper tool still, failing that, its mole-grips and swearing or hammer and chisel.

Title: Re: Oh dear I've made a mess - worn hex bolt (pic)
Post by: Sam on 27 November 2010, 18:55

Nah man, just hammer on the next size up

Title: Re: Oh dear I've made a mess - worn hex bolt (pic)
Post by: Ben Lessani on 27 November 2010, 18:59

Quote from: caistor_bmx on 27 November 2010, 18:55

Nah man, just hammer on the next size up

How, the next size is 19mm ... and its not hammer ON, its hammer IN - he'd just end up cocking up the threads on the gearbox, or cracking it at worst.

Title: Re: Oh dear I've made a mess - worn hex bolt (pic)
Post by: UKjarvis on 27 November 2010, 19:40

If you can get a hacksaw to the bolt hack a grove into it the get some tough steel or really wide screw driver to make it act like a screw or failling that you can get a reverse tapping kit simply drill a hole I suggest a slow speed with plenty of lubricant wax works quite well then insert the tool into a drill and the rest is simple. I think at worst take it to a garage they'l have a tool for it I bet they see this loads. anyhow good luck pal.

Heres a link of what im on about these particular ones have the drill attached, worth the buy there always handy.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/BOA-Bolt-Remover-Kit-Piece/dp/B000Y8IPY6

Title: Re: Oh dear I've made a mess - worn hex bolt (pic)
Post by: mwep201081 on 27 November 2010, 19:42

hammer in a torx bit if that don't work then drill it.

Title: Re: Oh dear I've made a mess - worn hex bolt (pic)
Post by: RossyB108 on 27 November 2010, 19:44

Thanks, sound suggestions.

What about an imperial size set - is there a size slightly bigger than 17mm in imperial that I could tap in?

Not sure where I'll find a large torx set?

Also,  when I get it out does anyone know where I'll find a new replacement one?

GSF do tools  as well! Magic.

Title: Re: Oh dear I've made a mess - worn hex bolt (pic)
Post by: UKjarvis on 27 November 2010, 19:51

http://www.annalexbute.co.uk/products.html  give them a ring thier really helpfull and stock most bolts.

Title: Re: Oh dear I've made a mess - worn hex bolt (pic)
Post by: Ben Lessani on 27 November 2010, 20:12

Just get the right tool before doing anything stupid.

Title: Re: Oh dear I've made a mess - worn hex bolt (pic)
Post by: Wayne on 27 November 2010, 20:45

Hacksaw a slot in it then try and remove it that way.

Be very carefull with any great force as you may crack the gear box casing.

Title: Re: Oh dear I've made a mess - worn hex bolt (pic)
Post by: danny_p on 27 November 2010, 21:05

theres an easy diy fix.

1)take the car for a good drive to get the gearbox nice and warm.

2)jack car up and CLEAN THE DRAIN PLUG.

3)mix up some fast setting 2 part epoxy resin such as JB weld rapid.  put a decent dolop into the the drain plug then tap the proper tool for removeing the drain plug into the plug. if needed wedge it there somehow.

4)bugger off for at least a few hours it needs time to cure properly and gain it's full strength.

5) use large bar or ratchet with optional pipe for extra levarage if required to remove said plug useing stuck in tool.

6) take old plug with stuck in tool and apply fire to burn the resin out and get tool back

7) use tool to fit new drain plug

Title: Re: Oh dear I've made a mess - worn hex bolt (pic)
Post by: RossyB108 on 27 November 2010, 21:56

Like it danny_p! Thanks

Title: Re: Oh dear I've made a mess - worn hex bolt (pic)
Post by: Sam on 28 November 2010, 14:15

Whoaa danny thats an awesome idea... does it actually work though? P.s dont go anywhere else other than wilko's for epoxy resin, stuff they had for sale in b n q for 5.99 was 2.49 in wilkos  :evil:

Title: Re: Oh dear I've made a mess - worn hex bolt (pic)
Post by: clipperjay on 28 November 2010, 18:44

Don't make me get pictures out of broken Hex bolt heads  :laugh:
I just use the force  :tongue: