Author Topic: Jackal rotor  (Read 1333 times)

Offline guzzi2000

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Jackal rotor
« on: March 18, 2018, 08:36:22 AM »
Looking at replacing my rear rotor on 2000 Jackal. Any tips or tricks on removing bolts without stripping out allen heads, they are locked on there tight.

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Re: Jackal rotor
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2018, 08:45:27 AM »
 Apply heat to the area around the bolt to melt the locktite , then use an impact driver .

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Re: Jackal rotor
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2018, 08:54:08 AM »
I use an impact driver and tight fitting allen socket, if not tight I put some valve grinding paste on it.
Heat around the bolt to release the loctite they use also.

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Offline Mike Tashjian

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Re: Jackal rotor
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2018, 09:28:59 AM »
The Locktite needs to be softened with heat and highest rated I think is Red at 500 degrees. So I aim for that if at all unsure which one may have been used.  I like to use a high output propane torch right on the head of the bolt. Seems to be the fastest way with usually no damage to surrounding paint, surprisingly. And by that I mean, it still takes what seems a long time to heat up a small bolt to 500 degrees that is touching a large heat sink of a steel disc and aluminum wheel.  Then use the impact with the tight fitting allen socket as was mentioned.

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Re: Jackal rotor
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2018, 09:59:48 AM »
Heat. Lots of heat to loosen the Loctite.
The proper sized tool. I found Craftsmen are a bit undersized.
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Re: Jackal rotor
« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2018, 04:23:58 PM »
Thank you again to all, a lot of heat really was the trick, got all of the six off without too much trouble. Always a treasure trove of information and tips.

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Re: Jackal rotor
« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2018, 08:07:17 PM »
I was told the bolts were a one time use. I can get them out without hurting them by useing propane torch and hand impact but I generally replace them anyway
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