K2audi

the CV boots. Any thoughts on getting this bolt off. Tried air tools, a breaker bar (8ft) it just snapped the extension in half.

Ex-PzKW Cdr

and centerguide bolts on my M1A1. Never fails to move the C/V bolt on a VAG product.

TurboBob

there's nothing like quality (read professional) tools to get a job done. There IS a reason they cost more. Btw, try to NOT use an extension whenever possible, it just wastes some of the torque you are trying to apply to the fastener by twisting, which you apparently found out the hard way.

Trango

x2 on good tools. Also, use real penetrating fluid on fasteners (especially if you think it's corrosion and also not threadlocked) giving you problems. WD 40 is a lubricant - you need something like Nuts Off, Liquid Wrench, or the best, IMO - PB Blaster. On really stuck or problem fasteners, hit them with the fluid well in advance and let it soak. Also, you can lightly tap siezed fasteners with a hammer, which helps break them loose. I don't know if AW has a cult of the anti WD 40 yet, so pardon me if this is already a tired topic. It's just that I'm consistently blown away by people in this day and age who believe that the trick is just a little WD40.

Oh yeah, I'm a big dude - and my air gun only puts out about 400 ft-lbs of breaking force. With a 2 ft breaker bar, I can easily grunt out 500-600 ft lbs, and sometimes more, depending on position. Use a 6 point (not a 12 point) socket, a breaker bar, maybe a cheater bar, put on your glasses and your gloves, and go for it. A big pull and you can easily pop the head off a 19mm-size fastener.

Finally, remember - your torque wrench, despite its long handle, is not to be used as a breaker bar.

and x2 on military gear.

http://www.planetbantz.com/imghost/bob/deuce/me-on-the-deuce.jpg

Cheers
Bob

xtreetoes

I used a 1/2" drive Craftsman 14" breaker bar, a cut off 17MM allen wrench combined with a 17MM impact socket and for leverage a 5' black iron pipe.

Ex-PzKW Cdr

and didn't get paid a bonus. And the setup is mine, bought it just for the said purpose of track mantainance

RMcQ

You have the right idea with the breaker bar. You just need stronger tools.

greenmeanie

The wife won't let me buy armour or tracked vehicles and I can't convince her that I need an amphibious Alvis Stalwart in Phoenix so I make do with this as my daily driver.

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/101515/101-2.jpg">

Not quite a deuce or an M1, but on a day when I feel brave or stupid I can haul 1.5 tonnes at 80mph on the freeway. It's also ideal for hauling downhill bikes and riders on shuttles in the White Mountains in AZ.

Cheers
Gregor

Nappy

I actually didn't have the correct allen wrench but I had one that was close. I just used the allen wrench with a metal pipe and bingo, came right off. I did happen to notice, however, that the threads were coated with anti-siege. So I'm thinking it was removed once before.

Ex-PzKW Cdr

Is that a Pinz?