Lousy Frozen Bolt
05-17-2001, 04:14 PM
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I'm in the middle of installing my b-pipe and the two bolts at the catalytic end seem completely frozen. I tried WD-40 last night and Liquid Wrench today. I'm not sure if I'm using it right though or else I'd figure the bolts would come right off. I saturate the bolt and tap it with a mallet. I thought I was getting results because I can see some rust residue drip down. Anyway, I've been doing that off and on for about 15 minutes. I top of that, when I try to remove the bolt, the bolt itself starts to bend intsead of turning. I didn't want to continue since I figure exposure to kerosene can't be too good. If this doesn't work, I'm going in with a heat gun and water. Any other tips from you guys would be appreciated. I'm at wits end.
05-17-2001, 04:22 PM
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Originally posted by Kevin Wong
I'm in the middle of installing my b-pipe and the two bolts at the catalytic end seem completely frozen. I tried WD-40 last night and Liquid Wrench today. I'm not sure if I'm using it right though or else I'd figure the bolts would come right off. I saturate the bolt and tap it with a mallet. I thought I was getting results because I can see some rust residue drip down. Anyway, I've been doing that off and on for about 15 minutes. I didn't want to continue since I figure exposure to kerosene can't be too good. If this doesn't work, I'm going in with a heat gun and water. Any other tips from you guys would be appreciated. I'm at wits end.
I'm in the middle of installing my b-pipe and the two bolts at the catalytic end seem completely frozen. I tried WD-40 last night and Liquid Wrench today. I'm not sure if I'm using it right though or else I'd figure the bolts would come right off. I saturate the bolt and tap it with a mallet. I thought I was getting results because I can see some rust residue drip down. Anyway, I've been doing that off and on for about 15 minutes. I didn't want to continue since I figure exposure to kerosene can't be too good. If this doesn't work, I'm going in with a heat gun and water. Any other tips from you guys would be appreciated. I'm at wits end.
05-17-2001, 06:03 PM
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Thanks guys
I think I'm going to let the liquid wrench settle in until tonight before I try again. I hope I won't have any fire hazards with the heat gun and liquid wrench residue. Sawing it off will be the last resort. What do you guys think about the heat gun? Should I wait till tomorrow...Should I spray the region down with water first? I don't want to blow my car up or anything.
05-17-2001, 06:12 PM
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Re: Thanks guys
Originally posted by Kevin Wong
I think I'm going to let the liquid wrench settle in until tonight before I try again. I hope I won't have any fire hazards with the heat gun and liquid wrench residue. Sawing it off will be the last resort. What do you guys think about the heat gun? Should I wait till tomorrow...Should I spray the region down with water first? I don't want to blow my car up or anything.
I think I'm going to let the liquid wrench settle in until tonight before I try again. I hope I won't have any fire hazards with the heat gun and liquid wrench residue. Sawing it off will be the last resort. What do you guys think about the heat gun? Should I wait till tomorrow...Should I spray the region down with water first? I don't want to blow my car up or anything.
05-17-2001, 06:17 PM
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Re: Re: Thanks guys
Originally posted by emax95
Just to let you know, liquid wrench is NOT flamable but WD40 is. I recomend just cleaning the area off with a damp paper towel and then use a blow tourch. Good luck.
Just to let you know, liquid wrench is NOT flamable but WD40 is. I recomend just cleaning the area off with a damp paper towel and then use a blow tourch. Good luck.
05-18-2001, 02:46 PM
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I decided to pay for the installation
$80 at a local shop for the b-pipe and y-pipe. I went at it again this morning with the hammer, heat gun, and wrench. The bolt started bending so I decided to stop. I was going to saw it off, but then I realized I'd cross the same problem when I do the y-pipe. The y-pipe bolts are too difficult to saw so I'm just gonna shell out the $80. This place did my friend's I30 (y-pipe, cat, and cat-back) in less than an hour.
05-19-2001, 03:37 AM
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Re: I decided to pay for the installation
Wow, I would have to say. You handled that install like a real pro.. hahaha. =P Don't worry, I paid someone to do my y-pipe. =) But I think you got ripped off though. 80 is a lot.
ZuM
ZuM
Originally posted by Kevin Wong
$80 at a local shop for the b-pipe and y-pipe. I went at it again this morning with the hammer, heat gun, and wrench. The bolt started bending so I decided to stop. I was going to saw it off, but then I realized I'd cross the same problem when I do the y-pipe. The y-pipe bolts are too difficult to saw so I'm just gonna shell out the $80. This place did my friend's I30 (y-pipe, cat, and cat-back) in less than an hour.
$80 at a local shop for the b-pipe and y-pipe. I went at it again this morning with the hammer, heat gun, and wrench. The bolt started bending so I decided to stop. I was going to saw it off, but then I realized I'd cross the same problem when I do the y-pipe. The y-pipe bolts are too difficult to saw so I'm just gonna shell out the $80. This place did my friend's I30 (y-pipe, cat, and cat-back) in less than an hour.
05-19-2001, 06:04 AM
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Re: I decided to pay for the installation
Originally posted by Kevin Wong
$80 at a local shop for the b-pipe and y-pipe. I went at it again this morning with the hammer, heat gun, and wrench. The bolt started bending so I decided to stop. I was going to saw it off, but then I realized I'd cross the same problem when I do the y-pipe. The y-pipe bolts are too difficult to saw so I'm just gonna shell out the $80. This place did my friend's I30 (y-pipe, cat, and cat-back) in less than an hour.
$80 at a local shop for the b-pipe and y-pipe. I went at it again this morning with the hammer, heat gun, and wrench. The bolt started bending so I decided to stop. I was going to saw it off, but then I realized I'd cross the same problem when I do the y-pipe. The y-pipe bolts are too difficult to saw so I'm just gonna shell out the $80. This place did my friend's I30 (y-pipe, cat, and cat-back) in less than an hour.
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