Helpful Tips to Remove Unusual or Stubborn Fasteners
Unusual Fasteners
- Need to remove the cover on your Deutz 1011 or Deutz 2011and wondering what to use on that odd bolt? Use a PLS30 to remove it. It looks like a normal Torx drive but rest assured it is not. If you can’t find it locally, we stock them in our 1011 and 2011 timing belt kits or if that is all you need, give us a call at 866-821-2454.
- Have an E Torx bolt and you can’t find your E Torz socket? Try a metric 6 point socket that fits tight. This works for most of these bolts but I would not try it on cylinder head bolts or other bolts that are torque to yield.
- Have a sensor you can’t get a socket onto and the engine compartment is too packed to get a wrench in there? Try a set of “Crows Foot” socket wrenches. These let you attach an extension to the open wrench end and move the ratchet back toward you to get the power you need to break it loose.
Rusty/Stuck Fasteners
- Spray some penetrating oil it and let it sit overnight. That extra time can really make a difference.
- Have a screw that is just overly stuck, try a manual impact driver. You can pick these up at most auto parts or automotive tools stores. In a pinch you can even use a standard screw driver and a hammer to simulate the impact.
- Have a bolt that just won’t budge? Heat can be a helper here, but be cautious not to burn your equipment to the ground. For cases near flammable material, try a Mini-Ducter. This uses electrical induction current and can often heat the bolt faster than a torch, ours turns a M14 bolt cherry red in under 30 seconds.
