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Subject:Best method for remove seized exhaust nuts?
From:David Marshall
Date:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:46:07 -0800

I am trying to replace the turbo on my Syncro TriStar.� It it held on
to the manifold with three 13mm nuts, these nuts go on to studs which go
into the manifold.� I really don't want to break the studs.� I
can put enough pressure on the socket where I know if I go much further
the stud will break.

Three days of penetrating oil
"3-IN-ONE 'High Performance Penetrant'" and no with luck other
than my garage stinks.� 

I've tried the tighten a bit and
then loosen which seems to work with allen bolts and light tapping with
the impact gun... they're still in place.

What should I do
next?� 

David Marshall
VW Adventure Driver and BMW
Adventure Rider
 
HasenWerk 
http://www.hasenwerk.ca

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