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FD3S DRIFT 12-09-2003 09:06 PM

my god damn bolts on my exhaust are frozen and very rusty. would WD-40 work or is there some special solution or should i just cut the bastards with my dremel?

(i just got cat back exhaust thats y i am asking)



thanks guys

TYSON 12-09-2003 09:08 PM

1/2 hour soak in WD-40 always works for me. I wouldn't worry about those bolts too much, they're easy to replace. It's manifold studs that get ya.

Fd3BOOST 12-09-2003 09:24 PM

Go to your local auto parts store and buy "The Original PB Blaster"

Works about ten times better than wd-40

Soak them up and let them sit for 15 min. Put the box end of a wrench on the nut , slip a 15" section of pipe over the wrench and pull.

They will come loose for sure.

mazdadrifter 12-09-2003 09:43 PM

ya pb blaster is the ****, just soak....loosen a little, soak, tighten, soak, it'll come out

FD3S DRIFT 12-09-2003 09:55 PM

awesome thanks guys

twinturborx7pete 12-09-2003 10:41 PM

also another tip, if the bolt/nut is turning slowly and very hard.. make sure you take time between turns of the wrench/socket.. heat can build up and cause the bolt/stud to snap.. just take your time.. soak and resoak till it starts coming out smoothly.

amp 12-10-2003 06:55 AM

pbblaster or liquid wrench then impact..

FD3S DRIFT 12-10-2003 07:53 PM


Originally Posted by twinturborx7pete' date='Dec 9 2003, 08:41 PM
also another tip, if the bolt/nut is turning slowly and very hard.. make sure you take time between turns of the wrench/socket.. heat can build up and cause the bolt/stud to snap.. just take your time.. soak and resoak till it starts coming out smoothly.

guess what didnt take my time got pissed and snapped both bolts.

whatever its a learning experience. thanks though i will keep that in mind.

FD3S DRIFT 12-10-2003 07:54 PM

gotta get me some PB blaster!!!

Fd3BOOST 12-10-2003 09:03 PM

LOL, gotta love it when you throw caution t the wind and learn the hard way. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/bigok.gif


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