pinske Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 so got myself so D2s, overall in great condition. however, being 2nd hand the rings and feet were seized. also the previous owner not copper greasing the threads before fitting didnt help. so after 11 hours of heating, oiling and battering with a hammer 3 are free'd up and everything moves as it should. the last one (front one) is still seized, the ring the hold the foot in place is stuck fast so cant move either :S I only need it to screw up one thread so i can take the foot off but it wont budge. ive tried heating it, penetrating oil, hitting the ring with a hammer and punch/chisel. C-spanners dont work as its stuck so hard the spanners CRACK. any tips on freeing it up? a feel a full on rage quit coming soon haha Sam. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5e colin Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 loadsa wd40 leave it soak for a whie if that dont work try coca cola Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taggy Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Like colin said, loads of WD40 overnight, if they still dont shift then you will need to get a blow torch and heat up the rings, then give them a twat with a lump hammer or somthing else heavy! Oh dont forget to stick it in a vice!! but protect the threads so you dont fuck them up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pinske Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 blow torch seems the best option, already let it soak for 48 hours and the ring is just gettin mangled :S Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StuDoc 72 Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 What have you soaked it in previously? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TrisK Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 parafin Blowtorch Probably not in that order Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pinske Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 shock'n'unlock and WD40 mate, then used a heatgun and heated in. cleaned the threads etc. nothing works Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryan lang Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 I did my teins last night and just put the feet part in a vice and just used a hammer and punch, also try hitting it both ways Quote Link to post Share on other sites
snails ep91 Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 yeah ive heard soaking in parrafin overnight works pretty well.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ali_legend Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Plus gas is wicked stuff! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StuDoc 72 Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Use paraffin thats exactly why i asked. Wd40 isnt worth a fuck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vincent-ep91 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 great, this is ahead of me next week :/ good read tho Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pinske Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 a little tip for you. go to halfords (yes, HALFORDS) and buy their own brand 'Shock and Unlock' i sprayed it on, left if 5 minutes and the thing wound off no bother at all. never been so happy in my life. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DamoC Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Soaking them all in diesel usually does the trick!had to do that on my BC's on my civic! they were not moving for hell or high water! We spent 3 days trying with everything else, soaked them over night, next morning washed them off and boom! Like new again!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Wd40 worked fine for me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andy87 Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 seized coilovers are a pain some of the tools i had to use today All the cans are empty and the red stilson is ment to be straight !!!! I got one sorted after a lot of work but the pass side wont budge so I will have to take the coilover off and get it in a vice tip is never give up even if you feel like crying lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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