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Rusted bolt = pain in the a$$..

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Keasbey

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Do anybody have a thrick, or a tips on how to remove a very very rusted bolt?
 
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If you have access to one, use a torch on the area around the bolt.
 

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I've never used PB Blaster but WD-40 is like "jesus blood" for me.
 

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mikeflys1 said:
If you have access to one, use a torch on the area around the bolt.
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heat the bolt up to cherry red. then crank away. Watch that you don't heat just the head because you may end up shearing it off.

WD-40 or Liquid Wrench

long pipe to fit over wrench, ratchet

torch

pick one.
 

Keasbey

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Crovax said:
I've never used PB Blaster but WD-40 is like "jesus blood" for me.
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I've tried the WD-40.. but it isn't working! and I'll try the torch.. thanks!
 
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Anthony M

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Keasbey said:
I've tried the WD-40.. but it isn't working! and I'll try the torch.. thanks!
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Do yourself a favor and pick up a can of PB Blaster.
 

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Anthony M said:
Do yourself a favor and pick up a can of PB Blaster.
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wOrd...I always have a couple cans on hand.
 

Keasbey

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Anthony M said:
Do yourself a favor and pick up a can of PB Blaster.
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Where can I find one of those can?
 
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Anthony M

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Keasbey said:
Where can I find one of those can?
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AutoZoo should carry them. I dunno if your area has The Andersons or not, but they carry it too...
 
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