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19 Jan 2018 14:25 #188582 by Lambert
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I agree entirely, it's a rare day that I really need a mechanic. I just have to emphasise the high stakes game that applying heat to a sealed container of flammable liquid is , that's all. Good luck with the job!

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19 Jan 2018 19:27 #188590 by furo
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I gave it a go and unfortunately didn't have any success. For both I used plenty of WD40. With the drain plug I decided to try the chisel technique without using the blowtorch, but it just bit into it and didn't rotate. I tried the blowtorch on one of the panhard nuts and used all my strength from different angles but there was no movement at all. I'm glad I gave it a good try though! I'll take it to the mechanic once we get through this snowy patch.

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19 Jan 2018 20:08 #188593 by Mraz
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I had the same problem with panhard bolts so I just cut them and put new ones in. Regular M10 if I remember.

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19 Jan 2018 20:17 #188594 by mlines
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I know it's no consolation to you but the panhard rod bolts are prone to "Galling" or cold welding. The vibration fuses the threads of the nut and bolt together. With them being metric fine threads they become all but impossible to undo

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19 Jan 2018 21:01 #188596 by furo
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Mraz: unfortunately I don't have equipment for doing that but thanks for the suggestion

Mlines: it's good to hear that I'm not the only one! Glad I bought those bigjimny panhard bolts ;)

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20 Jan 2018 19:31 - 20 Jan 2018 19:31 #188626 by furo
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Cracking day in the snow today - glad I didn't burn the thing down! :)




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20 Jan 2018 19:32 #188627 by Daniel30
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That looks fantastic would love to drive in that
Great pictures

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20 Jan 2018 20:13 #188631 by furo
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Thanks mate, it was so much fun! It's Glen Orchy, near Glencoe.

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20 Jan 2018 20:50 - 20 Jan 2018 20:51 #188634 by Daniel30
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The more I look at the pictures the more jealous I get
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In fact can you delete them now pls............
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20 Jan 2018 21:27 #188642 by furo
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Haha! Sorry about that. Back in slushy Glasgow now :(

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21 Jan 2018 12:47 #188671 by mickt
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As regards the drain plug I am assuming you used a 10mm square bit and not a 3/8 AF as they are so close in size it is difficult to tell which is which. If it was the 10mm did you give the bit a good hit with a hammer when fitted to the plug as that can help loosen any corrosion that is holding it in. It is vital too to keep the plug bit square to the centre of the plug when turning the t bar(as opposed to a ratchet) and that can be done using a jack pressed against the t bar just enough to hold it square and still be able to apply maximum torque. If that all fails you could drill the centre of the plug as you have a replacement to a size big enough to get a hacksaw blade in to cut the thread enough to weaken it to allow the chisel to finish it off.

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