bolts and metal made of cheese

[Richy85]

No matter what I do on this car, I just seem to shear off bolts left, right and centre.

Never had this happen on a car before to such an extent, was just wondering if its a typical nissan thing or just an almera problem or just for some reason my car is a bit strange?

 

[pel]

Have you tried undoing it instead of tightening them?? :-D

 

[Prim gt]

No matter what I do on this car, I just seem to shear off bolts left, right and centre.

Never had this happen on a car before to such an extent, was just wondering if its a typical nissan thing or just an almera problem or just for some reason my car is a bit strange?

That's old cars for ya.If you can depending on location of the bolts,get some heat on them first,that will lessen the likelihood of them snapping,but sometimes it can't be helped...

 

[Sam]

dont use the biggest in your tool box..

 

[Rob-Gti]

Everything I've taken off mine that I think might snap or shear I've soaked/sprayed in WD40 a couple of days before.

Give it time to soak in and you shouldn't have a problem.

 

[Richy85]

I've always had old cars but never had it this bad.
Have to admit though I am used to bigger stuff as have always had 4x4's.

Only got this almera because it was cheap and I need a runabout for my new commute.

Plusgas has always served me well but for some reason this almera is a complete and utter bastard.

if it gives me much more trouble I'll run my land cruiser over it

 

[Prim gt]

Could always sell me it mate for next to nowt lol.

 

[Freaky_Fish]

What land cruiser have you got ?