[Healeys] nuts

[Greg Lemon]

PB Blaster to ease the removal and a big pair of vise grips, if the nuts are 
rounded they are due for replacement anyway.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Sinclair" <phoenix722 at comcast.net>
To: "Healey Forum" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 4:29 PM
Subject: [Healeys] nuts


> I'm trying to remove the lug nuts from the rear wheel of my BN2.  They are 
> not
> in the best of shape, and a couple refuse to turn.  Basically, the flats 
> have
> become rounded.  The socket fits well, but can't get it to turn, just 
> makes it
> worse.  Anyone have some good idea?.  I don't have an impact wrench; don't
> know if that would be a good idea, anyway, as they aren't all that tight, 
> just
> can get ahold of it.  I ready to apply a cold chisel and try to split the
> nut.
>
>
> Mike
> BN2
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