nezza Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Hi there, I have changed my battery today but managed to get the socket stuck on the negative terminal bolt. I have attached a photo. My physics knowledge tells me there shouldn't theoretically be a problem but wouldn't know for sure in the context of a car battery. Photo attached.. any comments appreciated. Plus, any tips/tricks on how to get it off? # Grr! :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 there is no photo showing. have you tried giving the socket a tap with a hammer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nezza Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 there is no photo showing. have you tried giving the socket a tap with a hammer? Hi, have corrected the photo.. No I haven't will give it a go and report back. Thanks for quick response Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Yep that's it I can see it now. Sounds to me like the nut has distorted slightly and caused the socket to lock on - common problem and not a big deal. quick tap with a hammer will remove it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troy45 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Yep that's it I can see it now. Sounds to me like the nut has distorted slightly and caused the socket to lock on - common problem and not a big deal. quick tap with a hammer will remove it. Either that or put a wrench on the socket again and try to tighten it slightly, or undo it and if the socket isn't too stuck it should free off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I did this on my earth bolt about 2 month ago. The best way to do it, is to take a pair of locking pliers, fit them around it, lock the socket and wiggle it free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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