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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 07:33 AM
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has anyone tried doing this? im trying to get my exhaust bolts off the damn car so i can ship it but they stick too much...should i warm up the exhaust a bit before? will that make it easier? any help will be apreciated...
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 07:37 AM
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WD-40 or take a blowtorch and warm them up a little bit to get the rust and junk softer
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 07:37 AM
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No ---Engine needs to be stone cold---Use Anti Sieze next time
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 07:44 AM
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The best thing I've ever used to get off frozen bolts is a spray called PB Blaster (you can sometimes find it at Autozone or NAPA). It's a penetrating spray that works much better than WD-40. Spray it on, wait 5 minutes, and try to loosen.

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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by cracka350z
will that make it easier?
An anti-corrosion spray.
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 08:19 AM
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fluid called " break free"
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 08:27 AM
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I used liquid wrench before, but its difficult because its foamy.
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 08:30 AM
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thats just it...i can break em free..thats not the problem. they are just getting hung up and moving really slow. i looked with a flashlight and they are not messin up threads or anything. and yeah, that pb crap does work. i love that stuff.
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