Stubborn Screws

[d4funky1]

Hi,

The rear bumper of my van has been sawn off and i am trying to remove the screws underneath to place the new bumper on.

Considering this van is 15 years old it's proving to be a little on the stubborn side.

Can anyone recommend a method that will get these off?

Many Thanks
D4

[MrMPuk]

Screws or bolts?

If they are screws try an impact driver like this.

[d4funky1]

sorry, bolts

[MrMPuk]

Is it nuts and bolts or bolt's into threaded holes?

[Luke]

Can of penitrating oil - Plus Gas is the best! spray some on and work the nuts bolts backwards and forwards untill they come loose

or just shear them off - they arnt tapped into the body but you will of course need new bolts!!!

[d4funky1]

like this http://www.lawson-his.co.uk/scripts/details.php?cat=Lubricants&product=30700

[Luke]

Is it nuts and bolts or bolt's into threaded holes?

rear bumper mike 15yrs old you work it out

[Luke]

like this http://www.lawson-his.co.uk/scripts/details.php?cat=Lubricants&product=30700

yep thats the stuff - it aint the cheepest but its damn good!!!

[motorwise]

get some heat on it - never fails

[MrMPuk]

Is it nuts and bolts or bolt's into threaded holes?

rear bumper mike 15yrs old you work it out

You never know mate! I'd rather ask the questions and get all the info rather than just say shear them off. If I hadn't asked the first question we'd still be trying to undo screws!

[easylife]

nut splitter or angle grinder just done mine had one off those ram raider type ones on

[Transitwalla]

D4Funky1 wrote; Considering this van is 15 years old it's proving to be a little on the stubborn side.

You sound its all dependant on the quality of the fixings used...I've seen nuts/bolts rusted solid a year after they've been fitted

Nylocs seem to be the best as the nylon inserts help keep moisture out.

As for freeing them off . . . a liberal coating of penetration oil or Diesel works for me.