n1md4 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Hi, I have a snapped spring that needs replacing, I need to remove 15mm bolt, but it rounded off on the socket, so I filled the sides down to fit a 14mm spanner, but it still slips. I've also put a centre punch to the centre of the bolt, in an attempt to tap it around with a small toffee-hammer. Nothing is making it budge! Any other ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Are you using a 6 or 12 point socket? penetrating oil such as plus gas and some heat - never failed me yet. i changed a spring on a mk2 focus a while back, the bolt was so tight I feared it was going to snap. A good bit of heat and it come out easily. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moffs1 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I have just changed rear shocks on my mk6 fiesta earlier today, both sides bottom mounting bolts were seized and rusted on, so I used a grinder to cut off the nut then tapped the bolt through the hole with a punch. Took about 5 mins! Then put new bolts in with plenty of anti seize spray on them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n1md4 Posted March 8, 2016 Author Share Posted March 8, 2016 Thanks for the replies, I'll have another go. With the grinder and hole punch approach, and forgive me; I'm not sure on all the terms, is tapping cutting a new thread or is it literally tapping with a hamme? If so, how does that work, as the bolt is threaded. More details here would be really appreciated. Lastly, what's the name of the part the bolt is clamping the strut to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 The part you are referring to is the steering knuckle. Tapping a hole (ooo err) means to cut a thread. Before you cut anything I would get some heat on the bolt, I would be very surprised if it can't be removed intact. A new bolt to replace it wouldn't be a bad idea either., 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n1md4 Posted March 13, 2016 Author Share Posted March 13, 2016 I managed to remove the nut with "damaged nut remover" by Silverline: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001C7T20E Got it off in seconds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bxnji03 Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Hi what is the lower shock absorber bolt called on a 2007 mk6 fiesta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 26 minutes ago, Bxnji03 said: Hi what is the lower shock absorber bolt called on a 2007 mk6 fiesta Assuming you mean the front one, Ford call it: Bolt M12 x 50mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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