Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Duratec Maintenance How-to: Get rusty/frozen nuts and bolts loose.

Here's a neat trick for a rounded or rusted nut that won't budge. Try to get a flathead screwdriver/chisel on the flat face, then tap it COUNTERCLOCKWISE with a hammer, letting the screwdriver bite into the nut itself. I've done this a few times, but you will be needing a new nut once your done.