[s-cars] Stuck Lug Bolts

[Mark Pollan]

Perhaps you have already done this but try smacking the head of the bolt.
Some strong shocks beyond that of the impact wrench may help break things
loose.

Mark

-----Original Message-----
From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com
[mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Sean Douglas
Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 2:36 PM
To: 'Abe Berman'; s-car-list at audifans.com
Subject: Re: [s-cars] Stuck Lug Bolts

I'd recommend a 17 mm, 6 point, 3/4 drive socket, with breaker bar and 4 ft
of pipe, this would give you at least 600 ft-lbs of torque.

Or drive it down to a truck repair shop and see if they have a 3/4 or 1 inch
drive impact wrench.

Sean D.


> -----Original Message-----
> From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:s-car-list-
> bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Abe Berman
> Sent: October 3, 2006 11:11 AM
> To: s-car-list at audifans.com; quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: [s-cars] Stuck Lug Bolts
> 
> S-Heads/Listers,
> 
> On my "new to me" 96 A4 I've got a couple of lug bolts that are not
> coming off either with impact wrench or breaker bar + cheater.  I have
> soaked them in Kroil and PB Blaster as well.  Unfortunately, one of
> the lug bolts is starting to strip now from my efforts.
> 
> My next thought after soaking repeatedly with Kroil over the next
> couple of days is to try applying heat from a torch, but I am nervous
> about the clear coat on the wheels.
> 
> Any suggestions out there??
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Abe
> 
> 93 S4
> 96 A4 that needs a rear brake job but first needs the wheels off!
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