Unscrewing a wingnut

dixie_dean_2

Hi

Trying to replace a toilet seat and one of the wingnuts attaching the old one is stuck on. Both the "wings" have now snapped off and although I've managed to turn it a little it's still very stuck. Any ideas about how to get it off? I don't really have much DIY stuff apart from a few basics.

Thanks,
Bob

SailorSam

Have you got small stiltsons ?
Pliers may do but it'll be difficult if the bolt is rusted.
Put some WD40 on before you start.

dixie_dean_2

Cheers. Tried pliers but no joy. Tried wd40. no idea what stiltsons are but if that's some scouse dialect for my manhood I'll find ya!

27col

Pliers or Mole Grips (locking pliers) will be needed+ WD-40 or easing oil. Mole grips are not very expensive and very useful to have around the place.
See here http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=mole+grip&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a

dixie_dean_2

Ok, cheers for that. Mole grips I can just get from a diy shop?

[Deleted User]

Hi,

it might be easier if you can get a good grip on the threaded bit, it is only into the hinge about 1/4 inch, easier than trying to unscrew wingnut all the way, won't matter if you mash it up a bit, as you will be putting new bits on.

Here's a tip, if you're putting new metal bits on, firstly, I would cut down the threaded bit, you don't need 2 inches unused thread, and I would smear the thread with vaseline before screwing up and when tightened, stops the thread rusting up again with the steam.

Oh, and if the reason for replacing seat is because it's shoogly, I can recommend these, been on mine for over a year and not moved.

Edit: ha ha, just re-read that, no I'm not constipated.

ormus

i just snap them off
i never bother with undoing them. takes far too long.

vaio

hacksaw, possibly easier to cut through the bit above the pan rather than below if access is a problem

wallbash

Another fan of the link provided by frugalmacdugal

And vaio has the right idea if studs are visible,

eco-friendly_2

If you sprinkle when you tinkle, please be neat and wipe the seat..:rotfl:



Hacksaw!

gooner63_2

oxy acetylene bottles needed here just a quick blip should do the trick........just make sure the toilet papers out of the way !!