Hello all,
Careful with heating the suspension bolts red hot to loosen them. You
will end up making them soft, exactly what you don't need. For manifold studs
I
spray them with Kroil, heat them till the stuff just starts to bubble around
the threads then spray again. A couple of tries gets them. I use a propane
torch. The key is penetrating oil, gentle heat, as much torque as the fastener
will stand and patience.
kw
In a message dated 12/11/2004 11:30:55 AM Pacific Standard Time,
nqrithfordatsun@msn.com writes:
I agreee with Mike!!
To add some detail, the ideal tool is an oxy-acetiline torch, set to a good
non-oxidizing flame, and heat the bolt red hot, let it cool, and it will
come out with gentle tapping back and forth...if it does not, then heat and
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