Anyone work on cars?

[cartesia]

Hey just wondering who here works on cars, either as a job or hobby..?

My poor old car (1993) is suffering lately, I'm too poor to pay for soemone to do the job..


My question is - do you have any tips for removing bolts (banjo bolt specifically - on the fuel filter) that haven't been touched in many years, and are difficult to reach?

I'm at a loss... I've sprayed some cleaner stuff into it, hopefully it penetrates overnight. Theres not really enough room to swing a hammer or extend the wrenches for more leverage.

[wax inspektor]

i could imagine that one of those flexible extensions might help...

[cartesia]

that does look handy... part of the trouble is im trying to apply alot of pressure but the whole unit is twisting a bit, absorbing some of the force and making it difficult to really loosen just that first tiny bit

[Euclid Ov Oåklånd]

What is the make and model of the vehicle and what repair are you trying to accomplish? Replace a clogged fuel filter? Also how have you come to suspect the part you are replacing or repairing? Improper diagnoses can lead to a lot of headaches and money lost which should be avoided at all costs. Have you tried placing a wrench on the neck of the fuel filter and one on the banjo bolt to remove any play while you are trying to break the bolt loose? Depending on where the vehicle was made the bolt could come loose by going to the left or right so keep that in mind, for example original mini coopers from England break loose to the right but most cars stick to the lefty loosy tighty righty rule. Try and snap a picture or video and throw it up so we can see it.

[admbmb]

PB Blaster works well. Hose down the outside and let it penetrate for a few hours. For banjo type fittings, make sure you don't lose the washers that are at each interface once you have loosened it. Replace washers if the old ones are worn. Without seeing what you are talking about, I can't give advice on removal, but if it is hard to turn, do not use an adjustable wrench or channel locks. If you need more torque, you can always double up a combination wrench for more leverage. Use the closed end on the fastener and use a second wrench (closed end latching to the open end) and you can get some more ummph.

[cartesia]

thanks for the thoughts guys - unfortunately there's not enough room in there to double up a wrench to increase leverage..

as far as which way the bolts turns, its an australian car, where im from.. i got a good guide on it and what im doing. The fuel filter is just one of many things that needs to be done... fix one problem, another appears

[plexxsounds]

I work on race cars!

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[Euclid Ov Oåklånd]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMnFLJQLnj8

10 YEARS IM IN THE BUSINESS!
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[Euclid Ov Oåklånd]

At the shop we used to make slim wrenches for tight places, just take a cheap wrench and use a grinding wheel to shave it down nice and thin. Just try to keep it from being so thin that it will break when pressure is applied. You guys are lucky all your old bmws down there came in full euro trim/bumpers unlike the unsightly "diving board" bumpers they gave us on the old schools. If you enterprising you can remove the front and rear bumpers and turn signals and headlights of an old e28 bmw and sell the parts to americans for approx. $1000 depending on condition. Bumpers are easy as hell to remove and it could finance your other car project.

[cartesia]

lol! nice..

also that sounds like an interesting idea... got a friend that works on car bodys who might be interested, thanks


still no luck gettin this bastard thing off, think im just gonna have to go and pay someone to do it

[Euclid Ov Oåklånd]

when it doubt, cash out and save your self the frustration and time.

[drewzle]

can you circuit bend the car, post samples to The Library?

cheers dude

[cartesia]

lol... probly alot of useful percussive sounds coming out of it with just the way it runs at the moment, idles all over the shop depending what gear its in, etc...

maybe when im banging on it tomorrow ill take a mic out and record something