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  • 14-05-2025 06:27PM
    #1
    doh777
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 514 ✭✭✭


    Hello

    Any suggestions please on how to remove this allen bolt? Putting on a back carrier on an old enough frame. Side Bolt was very tight. Applied force, heard snap, now it just spins.

    Many thanks in advance

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Comments

  • #2
    cletus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,535 ✭✭✭cletus


    @doh777 Is there any space between the bolt head and the frame? Sometimes, I'd you can get a screwdriver or something behind it, lever it away from the frame, you can create enough pressure to allow you to unscrew.

    Otherwise, you're into drilling out the bolt (but you'll still need to apply leverage to stop it spinning)



  • #3
    doh777
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 514 ✭✭✭doh777


    There might be a bit of space yes. I'll try that. Thanks 🙏



  • #4
    doh777
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 514 ✭✭✭doh777


    Hopefully I haven't damaged the thread on the actual frame.



  • #5
    cletus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,535 ✭✭✭cletus


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123448379#Comment_123448379

    It'll most likely be a rivnut. It's probably damaged, but can be replaced



  • #6
    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 26,165 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123448382#Comment_123448382

    This, sounds like the rivnut slipped. Loads of penetrating spray/oil, then the pressure while unscrewing after letting it sit is your best option.

    Second is a vice grip, pull and twist to apply pressure and screw out, again, loads of penetrating spray before.



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  • #7
    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 53,867 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    my eye was drawn to this and itched slightly - maybe just wipe it to confirm it's not a crack!

    image.png


  • #8
    doh777
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 514 ✭✭✭doh777


    Not there now but will definitely check later. Thanks



  • #9
    doh777
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 514 ✭✭✭doh777


    Not a crack no. 🙏



  • #10
    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 53,867 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    phew!



  • #11
    doh777
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 514 ✭✭✭doh777


    Thanks for all the replies Got it sorted out in the Local Bike Shop. Thanks Joe Daly Cycles 🙏 Sterling work.



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