eddie bullit 37 Posted November 12, 2011 Hi fellas I've done a search but not found what I was looking for. I want to remove the front bumper to start work on the front of the pug. The fixings on the inside of the arch are solid and won't move. Will I have to resort to cutting? Any advice appreciated Cheers Edd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fenton 1,526 Posted November 12, 2011 Usually by getting a good fitting 6 point socket you can shear the fixings which will allow you to get it to pieces. Be careful that the rectangular piece that sits in the bumper recess doesn't tear a hole in the side of the bumper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eddie bullit 37 Posted November 12, 2011 Usually by getting a good fitting 6 point socket you can shear the fixings which will allow you to get it to pieces. Be careful that the rectangular piece that sits in the bumper recess doesn't tear a hole in the side of the bumper. Cheers for the reply Tom. I don't seem to have enough of it to get a good purchase. Is it viable to cut it off? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pugpete1108 62 1 Cars Posted November 12, 2011 i had to get some mole grips on mine and shear them off that way. proper pita when they are rusted solid, as tom said tho be carfull of the flat end twisting and buggering the bumper. cutting it off will work if you can a get a grinder on it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eddie bullit 37 Posted November 13, 2011 Cheers pugpete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh_Quant 27 Posted November 13, 2011 mine never been of before im sure even the 13mm nuts where half gone! tried nut extractors and tried cutting them didnt work so in the end i removed the strip in the bumper and drilled it out from that side and worked fine hope this is a help to you cheers josh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lan 24 1 Cars Posted November 13, 2011 i just drill of the rectangular bits! easy peasy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh_Quant 27 Posted November 13, 2011 yeah like a coach bolt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eddie bullit 37 Posted November 13, 2011 Started drilling out from the outside with a 5mm bit. Going to do it this way using ever increasing bits. Seems the easiest way to me...thanks again for all the replies fellas.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eddie bullit 37 Posted November 27, 2011 Drilled them out in the end. I took my time so as not to damage the bumper and then notice quite a few marks and such so I don't think I'l be using it www.nicedeals.co.uk anyone bought a bumpers off these? seem pretty cheap. Cheers Edd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh_Quant 27 Posted November 27, 2011 cheap site dont know what the quality will be like might get slam panel of there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eddie bullit 37 Posted November 29, 2011 just ordered a front bumper so I'll let you know what the quality is like. I've had one from Autofive in the past and that was okay. Fingers crossed Edd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh_Quant 27 Posted November 29, 2011 Yeah cheers mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul_13 212 1 Cars Posted November 29, 2011 I've had a few front bumpers from www.nicedeals.co.uk been spot on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eddie bullit 37 Posted November 29, 2011 Thats nice to know mate thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
