stuartp Posted February 24, 2009 Report Posted February 24, 2009 probably been asked before but I couldn't find it on the search anyway, I got some second hand quarter bumpers for my escort and they need a good rub down and clean up (i'll get 'em re-chromed one day but a clean up will do for now) they arrived with all the bolts still in them and I can't work out how to get them out the side that shows on the front of the bumper is curved so I can't get any grip to stop the whole thing turning when I try to loosen them Any tips or am I being (most likely) stoopid? cheers
Mk 1 Mark Posted February 24, 2009 Report Posted February 24, 2009 The part that goes through the bumper, should have a square counter sunk part that locks it it place as it goes throght the bumper. If its the wrong bolt and turning, spray with a bit od WD then lock a set of mole grips on the thread, put that in a vice. and then racket the nut of the thread. job done
Mick The Mig Posted February 24, 2009 Report Posted February 24, 2009 Grip back of bolt in vice, centre punch head, 8mm drill, job done.
stuartp Posted February 25, 2009 Author Report Posted February 25, 2009 Grip back of bolt in vice, centre punch head, 8mm drill, job done. violent but no doubt effective i was kind of hoping to use the bolts again though unless they are easily available and i'll just buy 6 new ones?
sitting_budda Posted February 25, 2009 Report Posted February 25, 2009 http://desc.shop.ebay.co.uk/items/_W0QQ_dmptZUKQ5fCarsPartsQ5fVehiclesQ5fCarPartsQ5fSM?_nkw=escort+bumper+bolts+chrome&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=1&_fromfsb=&_trksid=m270.l1313&_odkw=escort+bumper+bolts+chrome&_osacat=0 Probably easier to get new ones as you probablly end up buggering the thread up
Rick Posted February 25, 2009 Report Posted February 25, 2009 better to drill it out mate its less hassle youve only gotta go through the head til you reach the shaft and itl fall in half
Mick The Mig Posted February 25, 2009 Report Posted February 25, 2009 Better than using through bolts, weld bolts to back of bumper, fill holes with weld, grind flush, paint. Gives smooth cool look to your ride.
emu Posted February 25, 2009 Report Posted February 25, 2009 Coach bolts from B&Q do the job too and are only a couple of squid. I think it was about 8 for £4 when I bought mine. I cant find them on B&Q website (but they definately sell them), so have a picture from screwfix instead
stuartp Posted February 26, 2009 Author Report Posted February 26, 2009 Coach bolts from B&Q do the job too and are only a couple of squid. I think it was about 8 for £4 when I bought mine. I cant find them on B&Q website (but they definately sell them), so have a picture from screwfix instead cool i'll pop down to b&q and pick up some nice shiny new cheap ones and rip those old buggers out thanks for all the tips guys
Fishtailparka Posted February 26, 2009 Report Posted February 26, 2009 Get stainless ones and polish the heads with a dremel. Look like chrome and wont rust.
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