I just thought I'd let you all know about this brilliant bit if kit I bought and used today.

Whilst changing the rear caliper on Wor lass's Volvo XC90, I was braying the bejeesus out of two 14 mil bolts on the caliper mounting assembly that were threadlocked. One came off, and I rounded the other.

It's a bit cramped in there and I was raging with myself that I was going to have to borrow my mate's oxy-torch to give it some heat. I looked on t'internet last night and saw the bolt removers reviewed, and picked up a set from screwfix this afternoon.

I WD'd the bolt last night. Did it again this aft. Had a brew whilst waiting. 10 mins later I beat the 14 mil extractor on with a copper hammer I use for my old jag's wire wheels. Then, genuinely, five heavy bangs on the ratchet, and out it comes.

Absolutely brilliant.

I've got nowt to do with the company that makes it, and I'm a competent but not expert amateur grease monkey wannabe. I cannot praise it enough.

Hopefully I won't need to use them too regularly, but I'm delighted.
 
I just thought I'd let you all know about this brilliant bit if kit I bought and used today.

Whilst changing the rear caliper on Wor lass's Volvo XC90, I was braying the bejeesus out of two 14 mil bolts on the caliper mounting assembly that were threadlocked. One came off, and I rounded the other.

It's a bit cramped in there and I was raging with myself that I was going to have to borrow my mate's oxy-torch to give it some heat. I looked on t'internet last night and saw the bolt removers reviewed, and picked up a set from screwfix this afternoon.

I WD'd the bolt last night. Did it again this aft. Had a brew whilst waiting. 10 mins later I beat the 14 mil extractor on with a copper hammer I use for my old jag's wire wheels. Then, genuinely, five heavy bangs on the ratchet, and out it comes.

Absolutely brilliant.

I've got nowt to do with the company that makes it, and I'm a competent but not expert amateur grease monkey wannabe. I cannot praise it enough.

Hopefully I won't need to use them too regularly, but I'm delighted.

They are a must have tool for all landy owners.

I have 2 sets of the snapon version and would be lost without em.
 
I just thought I'd let you all know about this brilliant bit if kit I bought and used today.

Whilst changing the rear caliper on Wor lass's Volvo XC90, I was braying the bejeesus out of two 14 mil bolts on the caliper mounting assembly that were threadlocked. One came off, and I rounded the other.

It's a bit cramped in there and I was raging with myself that I was going to have to borrow my mate's oxy-torch to give it some heat. I looked on t'internet last night and saw the bolt removers reviewed, and picked up a set from screwfix this afternoon.

I WD'd the bolt last night. Did it again this aft. Had a brew whilst waiting. 10 mins later I beat the 14 mil extractor on with a copper hammer I use for my old jag's wire wheels. Then, genuinely, five heavy bangs on the ratchet, and out it comes.

Absolutely brilliant.

I've got nowt to do with the company that makes it, and I'm a competent but not expert amateur grease monkey wannabe. I cannot praise it enough.

Hopefully I won't need to use them too regularly, but I'm delighted.

were they hex and if so did you use a hex socket?
 
have a set aswell. top stuff.

Although i left them in my work tool case and i needed them the other month on the landy and had to buy another set! :doh:
 
Brilliant tools, just to concur with that what has been said. I've used them plenty of times, especially on nasty old brake pipe unions!
 
Irwin bolt extractors are an invaluable asset to anyone who tinkers with old bangers. My set is on constant standby when I have to do anything to my 'fender.

I bought the base set and the extension set, top quality tools.
 
i was looking at these the other day, i might just get some. however, when the head shears off (which is usually my luck!) can anyone recommend any good stud removal tools?
 
i was looking at these the other day, i might just get some. however, when the head shears off (which is usually my luck!) can anyone recommend any good stud removal tools?
The one in the link above is the best, it contains a load of guides to ensure you drill the stud centrally, then hammer the extractor in and unscrew the broken stud
 
just thought id bounce this back to the top to make sure everyone knows aobut them - they are most awesome.

and they do work on Bihex james - they removed my bottom calliper bolts on sunday past - maybe not ideal but it did it - a irwin handy clamp is your friend.

do not be tempted by the silverline set in toolstation.my mate has them after a couple of uses most of them have blunted off.
 
I have a set but also have the Macalister (i think) ones from BnQ - i found these loads better, really good for rounded bolts
 
i was looking at these the other day, i might just get some. however, when the head shears off (which is usually my luck!) can anyone recommend any good stud removal tools?

Dorrmer stud extractors ive got brilliant or snap on buy a good make though
 

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