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Re: Stuck bolt

To: Tim Mullen <Tim.Mullen@trw.com>
Subject: Re: Stuck bolt
From: Eric Murray <ericm@lne.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 08:06:52 -0800
On Mon, Jan 10, 2000 at 07:46:07AM -0800, Tim Mullen wrote:
> 
> Help.
> 
> I'm trying to take the crankshaft bolt out my 93 Honda accord.
> 
> It's not really corroded (not rusty...), but I can't get it to come loose.
> 
> I've tried a 600 ft.lb impact wrench, a breaker bar with cheater bar (hard to 
>hold the flywheel fro turning with the engine in the car - I'm just trying to 
>change the timing belts...) and heating the bolt with my propane torch.  Any 
>suggestions?  Try a 3/4 impact wrench? -Where do I rent one?  or do I rent 
>(can you?) an oxy/acetylene torch to get it really hot?
> 
> This one has me stumped...


It's not left-hand threaded is it?

I've done that.

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