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spitz
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5/04/2003
22:47:00
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could someone please tell me the best way to break loose the leaf spring eye bolt holding the spring on
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firebug
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5/04/2003
22:49:29
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get the TORCH out ;)
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spitz
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5/04/2003
22:50:44
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please help immediatly. i am doing this right now and im stuck.
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spitz
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5/04/2003
22:50:55
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please help immediatly. i am doing this right now and im stuck.
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Chris
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5/05/2003
12:36:04
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It is all about leverage, or impact.
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commonsense
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5/05/2003
15:25:07
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did you try WD-40 or penetrating oil and a cheater bar?
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spitz
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5/06/2003
14:51:57
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no sh!t sherlock, i mean commonsense. i used a propane torch today which broke the bolt loose from the hanger but it still won't come out all the way. what is the best way to torch it out. it's the driver's side less than 4 inches from the gas tank so i don't want to get the area too hot any suggestions?
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Chris
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5/06/2003
14:56:43
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At this point I would think to keep hammering on it, just try not to hit it so hard that you deform the threads and you should be able to reuse the bolt. I think that once it breaks free it will come right out.
One thing I have heard that works on header bolts and the such is to put a couple pieces of candle wax at the interface then heat the bolt with the torch till the wax mellts and let it cool.. repeat a few times and this should draw the wax in and lubricate the bolt. Then it should tap out easily enough...
Chris
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