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Old 26 June 2013, 05:28 PM
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Little problem need to change the cat on my 94 wrx, took heat shield of, top 2 bolts out but some *** end has mullered the nuts on the studs. Been wd40 but no luck any suggestions???

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Old 26 June 2013, 06:58 PM
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Can you use one of those sockets with pins in that grip to any shape?
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Old 26 June 2013, 07:07 PM
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You can buy special sockets to remove chewed nuts...

Something like these:
http://www.screwfix.com/p/irwin-bolt...5-pieces/96028
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Old 26 June 2013, 07:16 PM
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Nice one got to be worth a go.. Thanks
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Nice one got to be worth a go.. Thanks
I've used the bigger ones to remove alloy wheel locking nuts before, with plenty of success!
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Went to screwfix and yup worked a treat cat now off thanks again. now waiting for new gasket and nuts,,
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Went to screwfix and yup worked a treat cat now off thanks again. now waiting for new gasket and nuts,,
No problems matey. Glad you got it sorted!
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