Never had that much of a problem before, i must've changed 10 sets on mk4 escorts alone over the years. i've always managed to get it free one way or another.

Sorted now anyway
drove it across the road to kwik fit this morning and my mate who conviniently work there now buzzed it off with his trick snap on gun. top piece of kit but top price to go with it

anyways its loose and waiting until i can be arsed to look at it again to swap them over. i just hope i dont have a similar prob with the rears.