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Post by churchy on Nov 6, 2013 10:04:16 GMT -6
The previous owner of my scooter obviously didnt have the right tools, i have two security key type bolts on my manifold which i need to remove to crack the case open, but the previous owner obviously didnt have a torx key and trie to break off the metal sticking up, did a very bad job...then rounded the bolt, how do i remove this, help please! chhers x
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Post by alleyoop on Nov 6, 2013 13:10:34 GMT -6
If the bolts are sticking up get locking pliers and unscrew them. Alleyoop  |
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Post by churchy on Nov 6, 2013 15:40:51 GMT -6
 this is what i have to play with |
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Post by alleyoop on Nov 6, 2013 15:51:11 GMT -6
Yep the locking pliers will work on it lock the pliers around the base of the bolt.
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Post by alleyoop on Nov 6, 2013 15:58:59 GMT -6
Once you take them off take one to the hardware store and get some good bolts to replace them.
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Post by churchy on Nov 6, 2013 16:47:16 GMT -6
the bolts heards are sloped not straigh so shurely the moleys will just slip off
the head is arched like '^' ish
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Post by alleyoop on Nov 6, 2013 17:09:09 GMT -6
I am telling you it will work BRO, have done it many times so just get the locking pliers you will use them more than you can imagine so they will come in handy for other things on that scoot or any scoot or any other project.
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Post by churchy on Nov 6, 2013 17:33:05 GMT -6
you are saying that i can grip a domed head, will try tomoz, but very sceptical...
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Post by JR on Nov 6, 2013 18:40:13 GMT -6
Churchy, if you get the locking vise grip pliers nice and level or flat with the screw and set the grip torque right they will dig into the bolt and allow you to loosen it enough to go ahead and get it out. Before you try the pliers take a good punch set it in the center of the bolt and give it tow or three stiff hits with a hammer. Sometimes this will help jar the threads and make the bolt easier to let go. If this doesn't work it's time to get a drill and bolt extractor.
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Post by churchy on Nov 7, 2013 8:37:29 GMT -6
the moleys didnt work  so will go and buy a screw extractor, havent got a clue how to use them though |
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Post by richardthescooter3 on Nov 7, 2013 10:43:08 GMT -6
I was thinking could you maybe heat that bolt up enough, then put the vise grip on (just a thought).
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Post by churchy on Nov 7, 2013 14:32:01 GMT -6
surely heating it up would just make it sit tighter? plus its on the manifold and would thing it would melt it
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Post by alleyoop on Nov 7, 2013 14:59:49 GMT -6
the moleys didnt work so will go and buy a screw extractor, havent got a clue how to use them though What is "THE MOLEYS"?? Did you get the locking pliers?? Alleyoop |
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Post by churchy on Nov 7, 2013 15:34:57 GMT -6
moleys are what us britons call locking grips, when i had them clamped down as hard as possible but when i turned them it just slipped off...
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Post by alleyoop on Nov 7, 2013 15:46:12 GMT -6
You put the pliers on it side flat even with the case and grab the bottom part of the screw then you put your hand over it to push down and turn it with the other hand.
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