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Old 29 October 2013, 07:51 PM
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The other day I decided to strip the spare wheel out and give the boot a good clean. Problem is I can't remove the bolt which secures the spare wheel down. I have soaked it with wd-40 but still won't budge. Any ideas
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Old 29 October 2013, 08:08 PM
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Try pushing down on the biscuit or letting some air out of it and turning the bolt maybe.

This may give you just enough slack to get the bolt moving.
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Old 30 October 2013, 12:06 PM
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The other day I decided to strip the spare wheel out and give the boot a good clean. Problem is I can't remove the bolt which secures the spare wheel down. I have soaked it with wd-40 but still won't budge. Any ideas
WD40 won't help - It is a ' Water Dispersant [ WD !!! ] ' it has no lubricating qualities whatsoever............ Use a penetrating oil.
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Originally Posted by APIDavid
WD40 won't help - It is a ' Water Dispersant [ WD !!! ] ' it has no lubricating qualities whatsoever............ Use a penetrating oil.

^^ This
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As above. Penetrating oil can be had from most motor factors.
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Learn something new everyday lol. Well I managed to turn it this morning, don't think it's ever been out.
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Learn something new everyday lol. Well I managed to turn it this morning, don't think it's ever been out.
You've jinxed it now............
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Next post: I've sheared off the bolt that holds the spare wheel down, how do I remove the end?

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Next post: I've sheared off the bolt that holds the spare wheel down, how do I remove the end?

No! Managed to get the lot out and it's staying out! Lol
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No! Managed to get the lot out and it's staying out! Lol
Coppaslip. That's the stuff - then it'll never stick in again.......
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Was just about to post that, beat me to it David.
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