Big three help....

[nVRuckus 5,000+ posts]

I would go buy yourself a small wrench to fit in there and hold it in place //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

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[QtrHorse 10+ year member]

You need to get a 6 point wrench and it will not strip them. I would think the correct size of a wrench in a 12 point would work just as good. Do not use the open end, that may be what's causing it to strip.

 

[ngsm13 5,000+ posts]

That pic looks weird. What make/model/year of vehicle?

nG

 

[boulderbronco 10+ year member]

Heat it up a bit and like they said use a 6 point not a 12 point wrench. Of course you have to for the lower bolt but for the upper one don't use the box end of the wrench if you can help it.

 

[Lil Poot 5,000+ posts]

use some bigass pliers that aren't all torn up, still have sharp teeth. grip that bastard as tight as you can with both hands and break it loose slow. if its rusted on or stuck somehow use some aerokroil and let it soak about 15 minutes. id probably cut off whats left of that stock wire and put my own ring terminal on if its just hanging on like you say.

also, you didnt want to use a 12 point wrench. a 6 point will fit perfectly around the nut assuming you have the right size, wont strip it as long as its not already stripped. make sure you get a new nut once you get that one off //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif

if its really rounded off where even that wont work, the easiest way i've found is to get a tiny chisel and slowly hammer a groove into the nut in the direction you need to take it out. eventually it will cut into the nut, catch, and break it loose. of course you want to be especially careful using a chisel around your alternator and wires...

 

[azbass 5,000+ posts]

and you were gona work on peoples cars? eeek

 

[nVRuckus 5,000+ posts]

and you were gona work on peoples cars? eeek

LOL I wouldnt if you cant figure out removing a nut //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif