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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

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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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