Siezed top mount nut.

[Kneel]

Hiya,

I've got 3 of my coilovers changed over but the last one (front offside) I cant get the old shock off. The top mount is siezed on. I have left it sprayed with penetrating fluid over night and got some leverage on the allen key with the ring spanner but I still just cant get it to loosen off. If I try a torque wrench as expected it just spins the thread and doesn't loosen the nut. Does any-one have any idea how to get it off? Would an air gun do it or would it just spin it still?

Cheers

 

[jams]

I borrowed a mates impact gun, it took a few attempts but came off in the end, hope that helps mate.

 

[Kneel]

Aye I thought it might be an impact gun, but the only person I know with an impact gun is Jord I think?

 

[Kneel]

Would an impact drill with an impact socket on do the same as a driver?

 

[scotty2hotty81]

Would an impact drill with an impact socket on do the same as a driver?

Would not have the same effect, can you not grip the damper insert with mole grips and a cloth?

 

[Kneel]

I had the allen key in the hex at the top with a spanner linked to it for leverage so I dont think mole grips will make any difference tbh

 

[scotty2hotty81]

And then use your torque wrench? Is the strut still on the car?

 

[Kneel]

Yeah the struts still on the car. That could be worth a try I guess..

 

[Fred@BTM]

the car on the floor?

 

[Kneel]

Its on axle stands

 

[Rob]

There's your problem.

Get the car on the floor and give it another go.

Strut tops should be loose before raising the car.

 

[Fred@BTM]

FAIL - always loosen them with the car on the floor

 

[Kneel]

Bah! It worked fine on the other side haha. Right I'll put it back down and go again...

 

[Kneel]

put it on the floor and put a torque wrench on it and it was fine. They didn't mention that in the guides on here... Cheers guys.

 

[Greeny.]

I was also swearing about these earlier today! Glad you fixed it mate!

 

[Tigger]

I had to get an impact gun to undo mine last year when fitting the coilovers - car was on the floor too!