CharlieD Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 After reading about the problem undoing the bottom wishbone bolt I thought it best to do some routine maintenance, but you guessed it............ rusted solid . Anyone know where to get a 5.5mm or 7/32 hex bit with 1/2 inch drive? Seems not a size Snap-on do. Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul McKenzie Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Charlie, If you buy a set of 6 hex bits, the 1/2 inch adaptor comes with the set. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brucey Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Charlie, I got mine (7/32) from my local tool shop. (Wincheap Tool Supplies, Canterbury, Kent). I would advise you to get a good quality (£7+) one as they take a fair hammering! May also be worth getting a 6mm one at the same time, just in case you round the hex off in the bolt. (see my previous thread!) Bruce. Corrected spelling of Wincheap! Edited by - Brucey on 27 Feb 2006 18:04:35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 or buy a 7/32 allen key , cut off 1" and then use the 7/32 socket set driver here is C7 TOP Powered by Special K, Tweeked by this lunatic here South Wales AO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickh7 Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Genuis from the pie man Quite at work today was it with all those subdued welshmen filling pies Lucky for me my Moms Irish so off came my England top on went the Green opened a can of the black stuff and tosted by country men 😬 Nick h Its Yellow and Black and makes me 😬 Edited by - nickh7 on 27 Feb 2006 18:20:07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bricol Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Torx drives sometimes work when you round off a hex socket - hammer a torx bit in and try again. Helps to use a good quality one as it won't shear or round off - but I had to admit it is not a recommended way to treat quality tools. If you suspect it is seized, when you put the correct key in, crack it a few time with a hammer - or used a suitable drift (just don't burr the bolt head over) - the hammer blows will assist in shocking the corrosion grip free - or a little bit freer anyway. When you get it out, coat the replacement along the shank and head with anti-seize - threadlock on the threads of course - although I can't see why a spring washer under the bolt head wouldn't do? Maybe a decent quality one. Bri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team Shaun_E Posted February 27, 2006 Support Team Share Posted February 27, 2006 Just checked mine and it is 1/4". Got it from Cromwell tools but can't seem to find a 7/32" one on there. Yellow SL #32 Edited by - Shaun_E on 27 Feb 2006 18:46:21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frying Pan Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 I got a FACOM 7/32" bit which worked well. See some pictures of the build here. 8000 miles completed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageyH Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 I have used www.primetools.co.uk for some tools in the past. Had excellent service, and they quite often have good deals on quality tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony C Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Be extra careful when trying to undo those bolts Charlie. If you damage the allen socket in the bolt they can be a PIG to get undone. If the tool even begins to look like it's slipping STOP. Nic and I had a hell of a job last Saturday getting his corroded one out. When we eventually removed the offender it was obvious that the penetrating oil hadn't. My recommendation is a good quality 7/32" allen bit. Take it out of its socket, place it in the bolt head and give it a few good accurate hits with a proper hammer. This should break the seal of the corrosion. When trying to turn it with the wrench, make sure the major bias is pushing the tool inward towards the bolt and GENTLY apply the turning motion. Take your time and it should hopefully respond. (Whatever you do, don't mention the sledgehammer ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Day Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 After it alls goes wrong have a 6mm and then an 8mm to bash in with a very big hammer!!! No joking either Very frustrating and we were almost on the verge of taking the wish bone off so we could put it in the vice or buy a new one!!!! BIG HAMMER!!!!!! Cheers Nic Winner of the Largest pair in a non SV 7 (Rumble 2003) here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Richard Price Posted February 27, 2006 Area Representative Share Posted February 27, 2006 For a 7/32" 3/8" drive bit from Cromwell tools look here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 I also suggest replacing these every year or so . Its a small size taking a fairly large load and at just 40p each is a bit of a no brainer here is C7 TOP Powered by Special K, Tweeked by this lunatic here South Wales AO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted February 28, 2006 Author Share Posted February 28, 2006 Thanks all for the useful advice. Not looking forward to using a big hammer on my pride & joy but hey what the hell! The second question I ask myself is If it isn't broken why the h&ll am i trying to fix it!!! Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjmmarsh Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Dave Replacing them sounds like a good idea - what is the spec of the bolt and who stocks them? CC? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul McKenzie Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 They're a CC Special. But if they're put in right with Copperslip and Loctite (in the right places ) first time then you'll never have a problem with 'em. Problems come when they're just whanged in new, sans protection, and you expect 'em to come out the same after 20,000 miles on salty roads. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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