Removing a bonnet

[phil675]

Hi, I went into the back of someone about a month ago, the only damage was the bonnet bending and the indicator covers cracking a bit. I've only just got round to fixing it, I've got a new bonnet, but I can't get the old one off because the paint has dried around the nuts that hold it onto the hinges. Whats the best way of removing the nuts other than sawing them off?

 

[Prophet]

Man up!

Don't let paint stop you!

 

[Wicksta]

Use a decent 6 sided socket and a ratchet, no way will paint stop you getting it off.

 

[Ricochet J]

WD40, I think.

 

[phil675]

Oh right, I've been using a small ikea spanner. Looks like I'll have to talk to my grandad

 

[paradigm]

Use a bit of effort, it really is that simple.

 

[phil675]

I've tried hard but the spanner just goes around the nut!

 

[Wicksta]

I've tried hard but the spanner just goes around the nut!

You've rounded the nut off then. Get a 6 sided socket and hope that you can get it off with that, if you can then replace the nuts. If you can't then you'll have to think about more drastic measures.

 

[phil675]

Bah, ok

 

[AmDaMan]

Rule 1: Never use an Ikea spanner to work on a car

 

[Finglonga]

Rule 2: Always use the right size tool or you will do more damage than good.

 

[MikeHunt79]

Rule 1: Never use an Ikea spanner to work on a car

Ikea tools are great for flatpack furniture... this is the first time I've heard of someone using them for car maintenance!

 

[Rich]

Hahaha Ikea spanner

A for effort though

 

[bubblebobble]

This a wind up right?

 

[Bug One]

ha, love it. I'd get a drill / grinder out. The old bonnet is knackerd anyway. I take it you have new nuts.

Just be careful not to damage the arm/bracket.