Cistern Wingnut won't budge

[RK_London]

Replacing a cistern and the wingnut is in a tight space. Tried WD40, mole grips but wingnut won't bugde, just spins when I turn the screw in the cisterne. Any suggestions on how to remove anyone? (see pictures)

 

[terryplumb]

Spray some wd40 on the wing nut and thread.
Leave it for 20 minutes.
Clamp the wing nut with mole grips in such a way that the mole grips cant turn. And then try with a screwdriver to unscrew the bolt.

 

[DiyNutJob]

Cut it off with dremel.

 

[RK_London]

Which Dremel do you recommend?

 

[DiyNutJob]

Just get the cheapest. For intermittent use. you don't need more than that. Don't get a battery one. It could be out of power midway through. The flexi-adaptor might be needed for tight spaces.

 

[RK_London]

Dremel with extension did the job...thanks