Update on stuck rusty bolts: got all of them off! (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by DominicHillsun@lemmy.world to c/cars@lemmy.world

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My solution was: a lot of heat Used my propane torch and to protect brake lines, I covered them with my welders gloves, because I couldn't find any plumbers mats. Each bolt took around 5-10 minutes of constant heating and then serious impact gun action, but I got there :)

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[-] DominicHillsun@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I am currently dipping the rusty parts in acid, will post another update of the process later in the community

this post was submitted on 07 Jul 2023

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