try an 6 point socket for one thing, not a 12 point. I have seen a vanagon or two where someone stuck in the wrong type of bolt.. like a 17mm hex head one .. or even an odd 18mm hex head bolt. WD-40 is a rather poor rust penetrator .. get PB Blaster or any of the better dedicated penetrating juices. And apply it every few hours for a few days. or heat the top of the bolt...though be careful with that. 10 years ??? ! lol. Scott turbovans
----- Original Message ----- From: "David M" <covrambles@YAHOO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, March 05, 2011 10:34 AM Subject: How to get spare tire out??? Urgent!
> Nut looks to be like 19mm but my 19mm socket is a bit loose. Nut is very > tight has not been removed in over 10 years but I desperately need to get > my spare tire out and mounted. I tried WD40 but its real diffuicult to > apply it and so far it refuses to yield and the socket continually slips. > Anyone got any ideas? Personally, I think the whole concept of needing a > special tool to access the spare tire is a dumb design. |
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