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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 01:05 PM
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Default i need tips for tie rod removal

mine are stuck the **** on. soaked w/ penetrating oil wrenchs are still rounding the nuts.
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Old Apr 17, 2003 | 03:51 AM
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Default Re: i need tips for tie rod removal (limoZeen)

Keep soaking, rap with hammer to shock the joint & maybe help the penetrant get in there.

Pack it in ice till its cold all the way thru (1/2 hr). Then get a torch & quickly heat just the nut; then try to loosen it quickly before the heat soaks into the rod.
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