Driveshaft bolts

glxstang · 07-08-2001, 08:15 PM

I had my breaker bar with a 12mm socket and started removing the driveshaft bolts. The last one stripped on me. What should I do now to get this off..Help!

Stang Runner · 07-08-2001, 08:22 PM

I hate that when that happens

Good luck!!

Capri306 · 07-08-2001, 09:24 PM

A good-sized set of Vise-Grips and some really tight adjustment, and you should be able to get it off. A good hit with a propane torch will help significantly, as the Loctite will liquefy at propane temps. I'd suggest hitting the 'grips with a mini-sledge hammer, that way you're "impacting" it off. Good luck.

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1979 Mercury Capri, 5.0L -- C4 -- 2.73
1987 Mustang LX Notch

glxstang · 07-08-2001, 09:38 PM

Thanks Capri, I will give it a try. Anyone ever try to drill one of these out?

dinomite · 07-08-2001, 10:59 PM

hehe, vice grips, the poor mans impact. i have no vice grips.....looks like i need a new tool!

07-08-2001, 08:15 PM	#1
glxstang Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Delray Beach, Florida Posts: 97	Driveshaft bolts I had my breaker bar with a 12mm socket and started removing the driveshaft bolts. The last one stripped on me. What should I do now to get this off..Help!

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07-08-2001, 08:22 PM	#2
Stang Runner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Walker, MI, USA Posts: 1,202	I hate that when that happens Good luck!!

07-08-2001, 09:24 PM	#3
Capri306 Moderator Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA Posts: 1,001	A good-sized set of Vise-Grips and some really tight adjustment, and you should be able to get it off. A good hit with a propane torch will help significantly, as the Loctite will liquefy at propane temps. I'd suggest hitting the 'grips with a mini-sledge hammer, that way you're "impacting" it off. Good luck. ------------------ Capri306, Moderator, The Mustang Works Online 1979 Mercury Capri, 5.0L -- C4 -- 2.73 1987 Mustang LX Notch

07-08-2001, 09:38 PM	#4
glxstang Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Delray Beach, Florida Posts: 97	Thanks Capri, I will give it a try. Anyone ever try to drill one of these out?

07-08-2001, 10:59 PM	#5
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	hehe, vice grips, the poor mans impact. i have no vice grips.....looks like i need a new tool!