[Mgs] Need advice with removing a front driveshaft nut

[Hans Duinhoven]

Heat often makes thing lose. As the nut has lost its shape, it is best to use a grip tool – vise grip. Look at Google at grip tools and you’ll find some good examples.

 

Cheers,

Hans

71 BGT

 

Van: Mgs [mailto:mgs-bounces at autox.team.net] Namens Steve Shoyer via Mgs
Verzonden: woensdag 18 juli 2018 4:27
Aan: mglist
Onderwerp: Re: [Mgs] Need advice with removing a front driveshaft nut

 

No, the threads of the bolt are through the nut, so I can't use a screwdriver with it.  I tried cutting a slot into the side of the nut so I could tap it off with a chisel, but there's isn't much room to do that without cutting into wither the bolt or the flange.  I'll just cut off the bolt and replace it once the transmission is out of the car.  Hopefully that'll be the biggest issue I run into on this job.

Thanks for the suggestions.  I'll probably have more questions once I get the engine out and start trying to install parts I've never done before.

--Steve (1980 MGB)

 

On 7/17/2018 7:45 PM, Dan DiBiase wrote:

Can you cut a slot in it with a Dremel-type drill and then use a screwdriver? Can't recall if you could readily get a screwdriver on it. 

 

Dan D

Central NJ USA




http://dandibiase.cbintouch.com/

 

On Tue, Jul 17, 2018 at 2:37 PM, Steve Shoyer via Mgs <mgs at autox.team.net> wrote:

Hi, I'm in the process of removing the engine and transmission on my 1980 MGB so I can replace the cam and clutch.  I've got everything disconnected except for one nut on the front driveshaft, which won't budge.  The other three nuts came off OK. At this point I've rounded the sides of the nut (and probably bent my wrench as well) and can't get a grip on it.  I'm thinking of cutting it off but I want to avoid cutting the bolt, because I don't want to have to remove the flange in order to replace it. Any suggestions on how to get it off without doing more damage?

Thanks.

--Steve (1980 MGB)


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