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Offline hobbes

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Top rad hose to elbow joint
« on: 27 October 2008, 20:56 »
How do i get this off easily......the bolts look like alan key but are completely rounded - any tips ?
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Offline Conker

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Re: Top rad hose to elbow joint
« Reply #1 on: 27 October 2008, 20:59 »
Is there enough room to get a hacksaw/dremel in to cut a groove across the nut?? That way you can use a slotty screwdriver.

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Re: Top rad hose to elbow joint
« Reply #2 on: 27 October 2008, 21:01 »
can you get some mole grips in there to undo the nut?
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Offline MarkS

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Re: Top rad hose to elbow joint
« Reply #3 on: 27 October 2008, 21:23 »
Or weld a nut onto the top of the head, if there is enough room?  :smiley:
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