Propane or MAPP

[Burnerman]

I guess it depends on the skill of the welder.....I’d go for a 12mm nut I think, looking at what’s left of the bolt head, weld it on with plenty of current and then tackle it with a 19mm socket.
John

 

[Rekusu]

Again, many thanks for all the suggestions. Yes, will be going to the mobile guy myself, not calling him out. And yes, drilling is the last resort.

I'm almost certain that once it is out, the threads will be like new, as has been the case of virtually every bolt I have removed from the car.

 

[Burnerman]

I think we’ve exhausted all suggestions now, so we look forward to the outcome!
Regards
John

 

[Rekusu]

Gentlemen.
Thanks for all the advice. Been to a local mobile welder today; he put a large nut onto the bolt head and use oxy on both sides of the pinch, followed by water. Breaker bar and it just came loose with in seconds.

Will work them gently tomorrow but job done without drilling. So easy when one has the right tools!

 

[Burnerman]

Brilliant news and congratulations!
Plenty of grease on the new bolts and they’ll be good for life.
John

 

[Rekusu]

Thanks for the advice. Took the struts to a local mobile welder who welded on a large nut and used oxy on both sides of the pinch. Quenched with water and within a few seconds, the rust 'weld' had been broken.

Will work back and forth tomorrow but essentially, job done.

 

[carmanmemoranda]

Gentlemen.
Thanks for all the advice. Been to a local mobile welder today; he put a large nut onto the bolt head and use oxy on both sides of the pinch, followed by water. Breaker bar and it just came loose with in seconds.

Will work them gently tomorrow but job done without drilling. So easy when one has the right tools!

It might not have looked it to you, but it was a fairly common problem. Encountered weekly, if not daily, for many of us.

But good result.

 

[Rekusu]

Yes, I do know it is a common problem but the first time I have encountered it big time. Plus, I don' t have a welder or oxy.

I will grind a slot in one of the old bolts and use it to attempt to clear out the thread a little.