

| Subject: | Re: rust, nuts, and bolts |
| From: | David Schwarze |
| Date: | Wed, 31 Aug 94 20:27:39 PDT |
Sami Dakhlia writes: > > Just tried to remove the old exhaust system from my 75 bus, but --as > usual-- got stuck on trivial and not very exciting problems, such as > unscrewing rusted bolts. I'm talking about the six bolts that hold the > exhaust system to the heater boxes, so 3 bolts on each side. I can't get a > grip on them: the 12mm wrench is too large and the 11mm wrench is too > small. Tried using a vice-grip but it slips off. First, run-don't-walk to your nearest Chrysler/Dodge dealer and buy a can of Mopar Heat Valve Penetrant. It is absolutely undeniably the *best* solvent anywhere for loosening rusted parts. As for getting a grip on the bolts, try either a) a non-metric wrench set, or b) one of those wrenches that tightens as you put pressure on it. Good luck, -David ============================================================================= David Schwarze '73 VW Safare Custom Camper (Da Boat) SAIC Comsystems, San Diego '73 Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast) schwarze@nosc.mil '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Bruiser? Soon...) =============================================================================
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