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[Closed] Thomson Stem 3mm bolt stuck fast.

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After twisting all my 3mm Allen keys and going through a can of WD-40 I let it rest.
Big respect to Thomson, the bolts haven't rounded, but I still want it off those forks.
Any tips.


 
Posted : 31/07/2016 12:18 pm
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3mm??
Impact driver/hammer setting on cordless drill.
Or flames.


 
Posted : 31/07/2016 12:25 pm
 Rich
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Tighten the other slightly to give it some slack.


 
Posted : 31/07/2016 1:04 pm
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What Rich said.


 
Posted : 31/07/2016 1:55 pm
 jonk
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Hammer torx into it then remove - had to do this a few times despite using the correct torque to tighten them.


 
Posted : 31/07/2016 2:01 pm
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Those 3mm bolts are pretty stupid imho


 
Posted : 31/07/2016 4:04 pm
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The 3mm bolts are Thomsons defence against users cracking face plates


 
Posted : 31/07/2016 4:08 pm
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Can you remove the other 3 bolts and then try rotating the faceplate?


 
Posted : 31/07/2016 4:18 pm
 Del
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Not sure why you'd want to hammer a torx bit in to a heard that's not rounded?
Impact driver and/or a liberal dousing with boiling water would be my suggestion.


 
Posted : 31/07/2016 4:35 pm