starter removal problem.....

[scotta3]

hey guys and girls, trying to change my starter motor but the nuts a rusted and stuck solid, i have sprayed with WD-40 but cant slacken them at all. I dont have access to a heat sorce. anyone have any other ideas for getting them loosened?

cheers
Scott

[Powelly]

Soak it to hell with the Wd and get some extra leverage on your spanner/Ratchet

[s3dave]

plus gas FTW

[scotta3]

thanks guys, I have tried soaking in WD-40...no luck. I dont have eccess to and kind of heat soarce...hmmm dont know what to do now

[Powelly]

Go to B&Q or wherever and buy a cheap blowtorch, Doesnt have to be anything fancy.

[Prawn]

you might have more joy if you invest in an 18mm deep socket. With the battery tray removed, you can get the 18mm socket on there with a short extension, then use a decent length breaker bar to crack them off.

[a3tdi2001]

+1 for the 18mm socket. The wheel nut wrench from the car's toolkit makes a pretty decent breaker bar when fitted over a 3/8th ratchet as well if you're on a budget