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Hi guys,

I'm trying to get my fuel pump off (the one outside of the tank) and the clamp bolt is just spinning. I can't get a mirror let along a socket round the other side to stop it and I really don't want to start cutting so close to tank and brake line.

Anyone know the trick to this? Bolt in question:
Cheers
Simon

On the other side there's a square bolt that is not secured which explains the trouble.. There could be other suggestions but the trick for me was to insert a large screwdriver behind the screw where both halves of the clamp meet so that the offending square bolt is pressed (hence secured) against the clamp, which should be enough to unscrew completely.

Sorry for bad English, I hope the above makes sense, but I can confirm it works

Thanks for that Classik - I will have another go at it today!

Worst case, drill it rather than cut/grind. No sparks etc