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stuck nuts. Please help

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  • anewman
    anewman Posts: 9,200 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    If the location allows these would get the nut off http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Hand+Tools/Mechanics+Tools/Nut+Splitter+Set+2+Piece/d10/sd180/p80007

    Use plusgas rather than WD40. Also tightening is sometimes a good way to help loosen rusted nuts before undoing them.

    All else fails bring the drill out and fix the new one with a thick cable tie (if the location/design is suitable for this and it would hold the radiator properly.)
  • Inactive
    Inactive Posts: 14,509 Forumite
    anewman wrote: »

    Use plusgas rather than WD40. Also tightening is sometimes a good way to help loosen rusted nuts before undoing them.

    Good advice, leave to soak overnight..;)
  • jazzy
    jazzy Posts: 1,097 Forumite
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    If you can access the threads, use a rotary wire brush with an electric drill to clean the threads up. Use plus gas it's much better than WD40. If it does start to free slacken just a little, and tighten again, apply more plus gas and slacken further again. By doing it in steps it reduces the chance of shearing the bolt.
    Good Luck!
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