getting frustrated...trying to break the bolts loose on drivetrain - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

Thorbolter · 08-08-2002, 10:21 AM

I have put a lot of lube on them but they wont budge. Any suggestions? Oh, why am I doing it, trying to do a clutch replacement job myself which means I get to drop the tranny myself. I am taking my time simply because this is the biggest auto repair job I have ever done since replacing the front brake rotors. Thanks.

RichSport94 · 08-08-2002, 10:23 AM

If it is away from gas/brake/whatever lines try heating the bolt up that usually does the trick. A torch will be enough to break it loose.

MyExpWork · 08-08-2002, 11:01 AM

Get a bigger wrench.

I got mine off with pretty much ease, but I did use a really big breaker bar, gives you more torque.

Brian

*88vert* · 08-08-2002, 11:08 AM

I second the breaker bar they come in real handy

*Brian1* · 08-08-2002, 11:50 PM

I was taking off a radius arm bolt on my explorer today and it wouldnt budge. I used a 10' cheater bar on a wrench and it still wouldnt move (almost bent my wrench). I heated it with a torch and then it came loose fairly easy with just the wrench.

08-08-2002, 10:21 AM	#1
Thorbolter Wannabe Elite Explorer Edmond, OK 92 Sport 4WD Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 65 Vehicle Specs	getting frustrated...trying to break the bolts loose on drivetrain I have put a lot of lube on them but they wont budge. Any suggestions? Oh, why am I doing it, trying to do a clutch replacement job myself which means I get to drop the tranny myself. I am taking my time simply because this is the biggest auto repair job I have ever done since replacing the front brake rotors. Thanks. __________________ Great web site, this can't be said often enough.

08-08-2002, 10:23 AM	#2
RichSport94 Wannabe Elite Explorer Chicago, IL 94 Sport Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 239 Vehicle Specs	If it is away from gas/brake/whatever lines try heating the bolt up that usually does the trick. A torch will be enough to break it loose. __________________ Rich 1994 Explorer Sport Borla Headers Flowmaster with duals NoIEC member

08-08-2002, 11:01 AM	#3
MyExpWork Wannabe Elite Explorer Camarillo, CA 1991 4-door 4X4 XLT Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 1,371 Vehicle Specs	Get a bigger wrench. I got mine off with pretty much ease, but I did use a really big breaker bar, gives you more torque. Brian __________________ 1999 MBZ C280 2005 Ford Escape

08-08-2002, 11:50 PM	#5
Brian1 Elite Explorer Albuquerque, NM 1991 XLT Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 3,327 Vehicle Specs	I was taking off a radius arm bolt on my explorer today and it wouldnt budge. I used a 10' cheater bar on a wrench and it still wouldnt move (almost bent my wrench). I heated it with a torch and then it came loose fairly easy with just the wrench. __________________ Brian 91 XLT 4x4 1942 GPW Rock Crawler Boogerwelds.com Southwest Rockcrawling

08-08-2002, 11:08 AM	#4
88vert Elite Explorer clinton,iowa 94 unlimited Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 5,368 Vehicle Specs	I second the breaker bar they come in real handy