Patches Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I was attempting to remove the air conditioning pump tonight when i rounded off this bolt (picture is not my car) It holds the power steering in place when tensioning. Covered it in wd40 before i even attempted it because i sheered a bolt last week that holds on the splash guard in place. There isn't enough room to get a socket on it, had to use a spanner and its completely fucked now. Absolute nightmare! The only options i can see are drilling it (no room for a drill so would have to lift the engine out, not really an option) or perhaps cutting around it to get it off and getting a new/used power steering pump. Fuck knows how im going to fix it but i'll need it removed for when i want to fit my front mount Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beastmode panda Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Didn't you use a round end spanner? Failing that find a spanner a size or 2 smaller and literally smash it the fuck on there with a hammer til the bolt is properly sitting inside the open end of the spanner. That's what id do anything, other than cry for a bit first as always when something goes wrong with cars lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beastmode panda Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 edit - or try undo the nut on the other side lol? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Patches Posted February 4, 2013 Author Share Posted February 4, 2013 (edited) edit - or try undo the nut on the other side lol? its welded on at the other side I should have took some pictures Didn't you use a round end spanner? Failing that find a spanner a size or 2 smaller and literally smash it the fuck on there with a hammer til the bolt is properly sitting inside the open end of the spanner. That's what id do anything, other than cry for a bit first as always when something goes wrong with cars lol. I used the round end of the spanner and just made it worse so its now impossible to get grip. I'll try a smaller size tomorrow. Problem is its just in such a small area its hard to get any leverage/use a hammer on it. Im swapping out my radiator soon so that might free up some space. In the mean time i'll just cry lol! Edited February 4, 2013 by Patches Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beastmode panda Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Oh shit man, that sucks then! Yeah try and jack the car up and go from underneath mate, then get the spanner lined up straight and smash the cunt off of it. Failing that you may have to get the angle grinder out lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Addymk2 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 (edited) I've bodged a boot out like that before by cutting a slot in it, grabbing a chisel and smashing the fuck out of it until it came undone.EDIT: Bolt. That green beret made me think boot. Edited February 4, 2013 by Addymk2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beastmode panda Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Haha . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davehart Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 That must have been overtightened for that to strip out. It is a bit of a bugger to get to. Never had any issues with that particular bolt before. Mini mole grips may grab it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Cant you just unbolt the whole pump from the block or is the pump in the way of the bolts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FrancyGlanza Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 put a chisel on it and hit it a few slaps with a hammer and it should free up,, happened me a few times and worked every time or you can get turbo sockets for rounded nuts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbo Moorley Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 (edited) Molgrips/vicegrips Edited February 5, 2013 by Starbo Moorley Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flaminsam Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Six sided socket on 3/8 drive. Should be able to get in there easy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RandomDan Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 (edited) If your removing the AC burn the shit out of the bolt with a blow torch then get some mole grips on it.If your refitting the AC after burn the shit out of it a bit more carefully Just noticed its the PS but yea same applies! Edited February 5, 2013 by RandomDan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loguey Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Musta been fuckin tight! heat the threads up and get some visegrips on it. failing that chisel and beasty hammer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K24_glanza Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 If you cant get it with mole grips use set of small stiltons. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Patches Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share Posted February 5, 2013 got it! managed to fit a socket and wrench over it! only just mind you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flaminsam Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Where there's a will There's a way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alan ball Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 you should be able to get socket though hole in pump wheel if not put bit of wood on sump jack engine and undo engine mount go up or down should be able to smash 3/8 ect on it should come off or weld something to undo it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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