[frank10]

followed the easy video on etrailer, sprayed wd-40 in the 6 weld nuts on my 05 ody, tried screwing the bolts in and no luck. 3 hours later, i can get 1 bolt in halfway.

the weld nuts are full of rust. i've been using wd40 and a battery terminal cleaner. anything easier?

 

[frank10]

I read a post somewhere suggesting using a tap to clean out the rust.

 

[New Dad New Van]

A tap will clean those threads right out and make the job so much easier.

 

[frank10]

now, i need to fined an M12 1.25 tap somewhere. i'll try lowes at lunch

 

[frank10]

they didn't have it. maybe sears?

 

[davedrivesody]

A tap in this size can be hard to find. As an alternative, pick up an extra bolt, cut lengthwise grooves in it, and use that as a tap. The rust particles will fall out through the grooves instead of binding the threads.

Also, there are better rust dissolvers out there than WD40. I hear PB blaster is very good.

 

[frank10]

found the tap, but I need an extension or something to turn it. not enough room

 

[frank10]

bought a socket extension, 1/2 hour, and all done

now i need a trip panel remover

 

[davedrivesody]

...

now i need a trip panel remover

"trip panel"?

 

[frank10]

meant "trim" panel remover

BTW, all done. What an easy job now that I know how to do it.

 

[davedrivesody]

Ah, right. Always good to hear of a successful conclusion.

 

[joec42]

Where'd you find the tap?

 

[frank10]

ace hardware had them, although i ended up buying a set off of amazon