I decided this weekend to start work on the rusty project bike where the cam rail guides have shattered in the engine, basic removal of basic parts has resulted in shapped bolts as there is a lot of rust on this 2005 RT.
So on Sunday I really prepared the way to remove the tail section of the bike but as usual there is always 1 bolt that gives me grief.
Looking at the attached the bolt in position 1 is rounded, basically the rust breaking away the exposed edges at the slightest amount of torque applied. Before I started on these bolts I applied a dismatling lubricant multiple times during the week and this particular one has now had heat applied as well as being tapped with a hammer.
So before I make the situation worse I've stepped back to decide on the next step. I do have a stud extractor set (Eaze outs) but I'm not sure that is going to be the right route, based on the other bolts that I did manage to undo I think the extractor is likely to break and perhaps present a bigger problem.
I try and make sure every tool I use is a good tight fit to prevent damage but sometimes the bolts or screws are to soft or rusty.
So I'm open to suggestion....using the right tool for the job, do I get reverse drill bits or some other tool? Tool brands are also important, I'd rather pay more for a good quality tool that will survive the operation and work than a chinese knock off. The colour photo has rotated during upload, its the middle hex.
What do you recommend?
So on Sunday I really prepared the way to remove the tail section of the bike but as usual there is always 1 bolt that gives me grief.
Looking at the attached the bolt in position 1 is rounded, basically the rust breaking away the exposed edges at the slightest amount of torque applied. Before I started on these bolts I applied a dismatling lubricant multiple times during the week and this particular one has now had heat applied as well as being tapped with a hammer.
So before I make the situation worse I've stepped back to decide on the next step. I do have a stud extractor set (Eaze outs) but I'm not sure that is going to be the right route, based on the other bolts that I did manage to undo I think the extractor is likely to break and perhaps present a bigger problem.
I try and make sure every tool I use is a good tight fit to prevent damage but sometimes the bolts or screws are to soft or rusty.
So I'm open to suggestion....using the right tool for the job, do I get reverse drill bits or some other tool? Tool brands are also important, I'd rather pay more for a good quality tool that will survive the operation and work than a chinese knock off. The colour photo has rotated during upload, its the middle hex.
What do you recommend?
