[Shotimes] Frozen bolts
Johnsho92
john_sho92@yahoo.com
Thu, 25 Dec 2003 15:13:57 -0800 (PST)
That is realy nice of you to share this information
freely with out anyone asking. It so happens, that
always RUN into seized bolts. I've tried many
techniques, so I'll try this one as well. thanks
Paul.
-John Wong
--- Paul Nimz <niks@dialnetwork.com> wrote:
> A tip from that Oil Guy site.... (not my idea)
>
> I realize it's rare to encounter a rusted bolt that
> will not budge, but
> here's a trick in case you do:
>
> Heat the area around the bolt with a propane torch,
> and touch a candle to the
> threads. The wax will be sucked into the opening
> around the threads, and the
> bolt can be removed easily. The heating and candle
> application may have to be
> repeated a couple times. This works on the same
> principle as "sweat-soldering"
> copper pipes, and will work where penetrating oil
> will not. (Always use care
> when and where you apply heat)
>
> Try this on your next stuck bolt. You'll be amazed.
>
> Paul Nimz
> '97 TR
> '93 EG mtx
>
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