AFAIK, you want to heat the nut so it expands. Check the archives on
this though (within the last year there were posts that I saw
regarding this)

As has been said, use penetrating "oil". WD40 is not penetrating oil.
Also work it in with a steel bristle brush and use it to clean the
crud off the threads that are exposed. One of those cheep plastic
brushes should suffice if you hold it near the head. It won't snap as
soon.

Be judicial about the amount of torque you apply to the wrench.

Years ago, I learned (one of the few things I was ever "taught" about
wrenching) that when loosening/tightening smaller fasteners, one
should keep their hand closer to the head of the wrench when turning.
That way the risk of applying too much torque is lessened. My point:
though you will need to position your hand in the right place so you
can actually apply enough torque to remove the nuts, don't apply too
much torque.

You develope a feel for a stuck bolt that is about to snap, though
sadly, sometimes, it can be too late once you feel that! --- ;^)

Cheers,

Neil.

On Sun, May 18, 2008 at 6:11 AM, Tom Myers <motmyers@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Hey Folks
>
> I will be working replacing my pushrod tins soon as part of the oil pressure gauge installation.
>
> [ 1990 2.1]
>
> i do not relish the idea of snapping off an exhaust bolt in my driveway.
>
> so are there some tricks for getting these  things off?
>
> WD40 for a week?  propane torch to the head before attempt?   dremel tool within reach?
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Tom Myers
> Syracuse NY
> 1990 Westy
> 1991 Syncro
>
>
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