Hi Jamie,

Thanks for that, a blast from the past but a welcome one!

So this is the FUBAR nut:

We can see the nut has sheared off the end of the stud showing in the centre. If I use the holesaw (which I am familiar with due to DIY), wouldn't the centre drill just blunt itself on the stud and the saw part just round off the nut? The outer chrome is already missing.

I've been considering either chaindrilling into one side of the nut to the point I can drive a cold chisel into it and prise it off. I bought a pack of 6mm drill bits for that purpose. I also wondered about arc welding a long bar to the nut, but looking at this pic I don't see how I could do this without welding to the stud.

I'm about to recommission the car so if there is a better method, I'd be happy to hear it!

Thanks, Russ 😁

 

https://www.toolstoday.co.uk/irwin-bolt-grip-fastener-remover-expansion-set-of-5?gclid=Cj0KCQjwytOEBhD5ARIsANnRjVhNSfE7Zc8K73_PpcpdjzSU20LPNYKJeMR8y1wL12RpgRH3yAb7x5EaAjQ2EALw_wcB

I have used these in the past to remove nuts and studs as long as you can find one the diameter of the wheel nut and then hammer on to then remove

Brilliant! Thanks Trevor! This is just what I need! Except a 3/8 drive will have no chance with the remains of the seized nut. But I see a 1/2 drive version is listed that may be up to the job. Various sizes, not a set, so I'll measure up 1st and order that in 👍

I attach a current picture, the last 2 years, or my attempts at removal haven't been kind! Unfortunately, there is just not enough of the nut head left for any of those extractors. So I think I'm back to trying to chain drill through the side and cold chisel it off.

Unless it's an option to drop the hub and wheel off and then access the stud from the back? 🤔