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Topic: Rusty Engine Bolt Removal

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Rusty Engine Bolt Removal

Posted: 11/19/06 4:26pm Message 11 of 25
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68vet427
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Vette(s): 68 COUPE 454 HAS MOTION HOOD SCOOP, REVERSED GILLS ZL-1 FENDER FLARES AND MOTION REAR SPOILER, LEMAN'S GAS CAP, BUCKET HEADLIGHTS. CAN-AM FRONT RACING SPOILER. CHROME HOOKER HEADERS AND SIDE PIPES! 4 SPEED M20, LOOKS FAST STANDING STILL !!
hi guys,
just an update.
i used pb blaster,let it soak overnite and also hit the heads.
the exhaust manifolds came off real easy !!! in fact most of the bolts that i sprayed have loosened up !!
i only have 1 bolt that i broke the head off of before i did the above. i will have to go buy a set of easyouts!
thanks again for all the help !!!
joe



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Rusty Engine Bolt Removal

Posted: 11/23/06 5:32pm Message 12 of 25
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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!
Glad it worked out.  Joel was right on the money with advice.
 
I just want to add one more for future projects.
GM Rust Penetrant and Inhibitor
      Heat Valve Lubricant
This is GM part number 1052627
 
This is by far and away the best penatrant you will ever use.   PB Blaster is great, but weak by compairson.   And the GM stuff has graphite, so once it's in there, it continues to lube when the penatrant is gone.  You will only get it at a GM dealer, and some of them have never heard of it, but can get it by the part number.    Nothing better.



Rusty Engine Bolt Removal

Posted: 11/23/06 8:41pm Message 13 of 25
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68vet427
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Vette(s): 68 COUPE 454 HAS MOTION HOOD SCOOP, REVERSED GILLS ZL-1 FENDER FLARES AND MOTION REAR SPOILER, LEMAN'S GAS CAP, BUCKET HEADLIGHTS. CAN-AM FRONT RACING SPOILER. CHROME HOOKER HEADERS AND SIDE PIPES! 4 SPEED M20, LOOKS FAST STANDING STILL !!
kstyer,
thanks, i'm sure a lot of guys out there will benefit from that advice.
i'm gonna pick some up to have on hand!
thanks again to all !!



Rusty Engine Bolt Removal

Posted: 11/24/06 6:37am Message 14 of 25
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Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Silver / Charcoal Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe / 1989 Artic White Coupe / 2001 Speedway White Roadster / Present:1976 Stingray Black / Black, Auto, 350 slightly modified (355 hp) Luxor Wires Redline Tires. / 1989 Roadster Bright Red...
Biggest thing is don't get in a hurry. These things didn't rust in tight overnight so don't expect them to wanna leave right away.
If ya git to a tight onethat doesn't wanna budge with the aove methods give it a twist then a squirt and walk away. It hard to do especially if your on a time schedule. If your not you will benefit.
Another good method is to work it forward, squirt, then work it in reverse. This is slow as well but works very well.

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Rusty Engine Bolt Removal

Posted: 11/24/06 8:16am Message 15 of 25
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Vette(s): 68 COUPE 454 HAS MOTION HOOD SCOOP, REVERSED GILLS ZL-1 FENDER FLARES AND MOTION REAR SPOILER, LEMAN'S GAS CAP, BUCKET HEADLIGHTS. CAN-AM FRONT RACING SPOILER. CHROME HOOKER HEADERS AND SIDE PIPES! 4 SPEED M20, LOOKS FAST STANDING STILL !!
thanks tuxblacray ,
good advise!
i am actually doing that with  the bolts that hold on the starter. every time i walk by the engine, (it's on a stand) i give it a squirt, a tap on the head with the punch and a slight twist.
i hope it will loosen up soon. i'm gonna get the gm product mentioned by kstyer above. between every thing they better come out!! LOL !!
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joe



Rusty Engine Bolt Removal

Posted: 11/24/06 2:32pm Message 16 of 25
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Make a twist toward tightening first then back off back and forth as custom 76 stated earlier. Lots of time there's room to go forward to get the bolt unstuck because the buildup has accumulated on the outer threads.




Rusty Engine Bolt Removal

Posted: 12/28/06 12:15pm Message 17 of 25
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Vette(s): 1974 Stingray Coupe LS4 454 Dark Brown Metallic with Deluxe Saddle interior
All great words of advice, I have used PB for a long time and there has been nothing that it has not loosened up!
 
Best of luck!



Rusty Engine Bolt Removal

Posted: 12/28/06 12:37pm Message 18 of 25
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Vette(s): 68 COUPE 454 HAS MOTION HOOD SCOOP, REVERSED GILLS ZL-1 FENDER FLARES AND MOTION REAR SPOILER, LEMAN'S GAS CAP, BUCKET HEADLIGHTS. CAN-AM FRONT RACING SPOILER. CHROME HOOKER HEADERS AND SIDE PIPES! 4 SPEED M20, LOOKS FAST STANDING STILL !!
hi all !!
just want to say that i followed all the advice you have given me and i have been able to get everything apart on the engine with no problems!
thanks to everyone for the SUPPORT!
joe



Rusty Engine Bolt Removal

Posted: 12/28/06 3:23pm Message 19 of 25
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Vette(s): 1976 coupe with a custom body and a 396 big block with nitrous installed. Runs great!!
Yiippeee!!! What a good feeling when a plan(s) works out. All of us feel the same as you. We are all glad to help


Rusty Engine Bolt Removal

Posted: 12/28/06 7:21pm Message 20 of 25
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Vette(s): 69 Conv #'s match 427, TKO-600/.64, 3.36HD-Posi, HT, T/T, PS, PB, PW, SP, Leather, Comp XE264HR & Roller Rockers & Lifters, Air-Gap RPM intake, Holley St Av 770 VS, MSD 6AL+Dist+Blaster SS, K&N, Jet-Hot Hooker Side-Pipes, Steeroids, Al Rad, Spal Fans
[QUOTE=LukesVette]PB Blaster has worked phenominally for me in every instance... Exhaust manifolds should be the most challenging. Adam's procedure is the real deal! Wink[/QUOTE]
 
between an acetylene torch and pb blaster you should be able to get anything out..
 
 



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