Re: [MV] Stuck Lug Nuts
jonathon (jemery@execpc.com)
Mon, 7 Dec 1998 22:41:38 -0600 (CST)
>I am having a major problem with the lug nuts on the drivers side front
>wheel on my 43 MB. I can't get any of them off. All nuts on the other
>three wheels came off without much effort. I've tried a lug wrench (with
>and without a hammer to assist) and an impact wrench. I also soaked all
>five in WD-40 with no luck. I even tried taking them off as if they were
>left hand threads. Again no luck. Any advise on how to get them off will
>be greatly appreciated.
Heat them red with a torch first, works every time.
or
Put a really long bar on your socket and deliberately break them off, then
replace them with nice new ones, all RH in my opinion!
BTW: WD-40 aint much of a penatrating oil.
je
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