Rusty Nut Removal....84/528E

["Rob Zimmerman" <rob@xxxxxxx>]

Ok, went to replace the fuel filter ( just bought this car) and discovered it has 
been awhile by all the rusty nuts holding the bracket and  carrier unit to the 
bottom of the car. I ended up removing the entire assemble... the carrier unit 
holds both the filter and main fuelpump. One of the rubber mounts rotted and 
now I have a rusty nut that I cant get removed. This is on the single end of 
the carrier unit but not on the unit... under the car....next to fuel lines 
plugged. 

I have tried all sorts of methods to remove using 11mm socket and vice-grips 
( to hold the side with rotten rubber mount), well I have finally rounded off the 
nut. 

I am not use to working around fuel lines so I am wondering if any of the 
experts on here may have a tip for me.....I was considering drilling this out 
but the drill is electric and the armature sparks.....

Many thanks....
Rob Zimmerman
North Conway NH
rob@domain.elided
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