Stuck seized pivot bolt
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wrote on 17 Mar 2018, 19:30 last edited by DtrDaz03
Hi all I’m new on here I’m trying to take swinging arm off my 2003 dtr125 and the pivot is completely seized Iv been trying to take it off now for about 4 weeks, I’m absolutely done in with it, Iv tried everything so any suggestions anyone ???? Iv got another swingarm bolt etc to put straight on Iv tried cutting it today but can’t get in anywhere it’s stuck in the engine rollers by the looks of things as Iv managed to cut both ends off nearest to frame so any ideas ???
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Hi all I’m new on here I’m trying to take swinging arm off my 2003 dtr125 and the pivot is completely seized Iv been trying to take it off now for about 4 weeks, I’m absolutely done in with it, Iv tried everything so any suggestions anyone ???? Iv got another swingarm bolt etc to put straight on Iv tried cutting it today but can’t get in anywhere it’s stuck in the engine rollers by the looks of things as Iv managed to cut both ends off nearest to frame so any ideas ???
wrote on 17 Mar 2018, 20:00 last edited by@2003dtrdaz did you use an impact wrench to try and free it up and see if it'll spin
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wrote on 17 Mar 2018, 20:06 last edited by
Yes sure did mate
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wrote on 17 Mar 2018, 20:08 last edited by
There’s nothing I haven’t tried it’s beat me hahahaha where could I heat on it ???
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wrote on 17 Mar 2018, 20:51 last edited by
If it's stuck in the engine have you tried loosening off the other engine mounts? Might give everything a little bit of wiggle room
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wrote on 17 Mar 2018, 21:05 last edited by
Soaking it in penetration fluid, turning the bolt whilst hammering it out and applying heat to the rear of the cases. I've had this before and it's been a nightmare, but persistence is key.
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wrote on 17 Mar 2018, 21:18 last edited by
Iv soaked and soaked it marra and also can’t turn bolt now due to me cutting both ends off today inside of frame using a electric saw so I guess il have to take shock off to give me a bit more room to see if I can get a grinder in I’m just worried I case a damage casing ??? Il have another Go tomorrow my head is farting hahaha
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If it's stuck in the engine have you tried loosening off the other engine mounts? Might give everything a little bit of wiggle room
wrote on 17 Mar 2018, 21:25 last edited by@finnerz89 il try tht in morning mate thx for input marra
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wrote on 18 Mar 2018, 11:21 last edited by
Maybe you should get a hydraulic press and press it out.
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Maybe you should get a hydraulic press and press it out.
wrote on 18 Mar 2018, 11:45 last edited by@sgt-robuck-5 Yeah I was thinking bottle jack.
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wrote on 18 Mar 2018, 13:05 last edited by
Try a thin cutting disc on an angle grinder and carefully cut either side of the engine, I have done it a couple of times, it's quick and easy
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Try a thin cutting disc on an angle grinder and carefully cut either side of the engine, I have done it a couple of times, it's quick and easy
wrote on 18 Mar 2018, 15:13 last edited by@fused thts what I was going todo today but can’t get in to it due to shock still been on the nut on shock rounded off so Iv been drilling it, banging, spraying with wd40 even heating it up now and then Iv been on with it for hours now not much further forward what a nightmare itis !!!!!
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@fused thts what I was going todo today but can’t get in to it due to shock still been on the nut on shock rounded off so Iv been drilling it, banging, spraying with wd40 even heating it up now and then Iv been on with it for hours now not much further forward what a nightmare itis !!!!!
wrote on 18 Mar 2018, 15:19 last edited by@dtrdaz03 Yeah standard DTR to be fair. When they've spent their entire life being owned by younguns that is. Luckily my DT came apart nicely, but quite a few members have had issues. I remember old time member NEV used to soak these sorts of components in Coke Cola for a few days.
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wrote on 18 Mar 2018, 21:46 last edited by
Happened to me , not a nice experience. My bearings was rotten , seized and I've had to drill, mill and chisel it horribly , then remove the engine with swingarm out of the frame (together) then after long fight I cut it with angle grinder . All that after week of beating with sledge hammer , soaking in hot and cold oils , torch etc etc . Hopefully never again
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wrote on 19 Mar 2018, 09:17 last edited by
On my first DT after several days of trying to remove the bolt, I eventually got it to budge by doing a continuous heat cycle on it, and going at it with a club hammer and drift. When you thinks it got to be hot enough by now...give it another couple of minutes with the blow torch.
