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Oct 16, 2006 | 10:29 AM

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removing bolts

i was reading gm highperfomance and they did a cat back install on a 9# formula, and to remove the runsted bolts they used a propane torch to heat them, anyone else do this

Oct 16, 2006 | 10:47 AM

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I used abunch of PB blaster and just went to town...a few busted knuckles later, they were off...

Oct 16, 2006 | 10:55 AM

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heat works great. either propane or a Mapp gas torch will to the trick, just be careful around stuff that can't take heat (brake lines, fuel lines)

Oct 16, 2006 | 10:57 AM

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Be sure to coat the stud with a good quality anti sieze for the next time you have to pull them...

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