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Supercharger.
More because you are applying the torque from both sides. You will be far less likely to apply the force from an angle or unevenly.
Seems reasonable, I'll add one to my future tools list. My parts and tools bill is likely near $2500 so far so this probably isn't the month
Originally Posted by dr bob
mscar--
My local Ace hardware store has a surprisingly good selection of metric hardware. From simple stuff like the WP bolts to harder/tougher bolts for suspension and the like. And they are open on Sundays.
We don't have Ace here but was amazed at the metric selection at my local Do-It Center. Found everything I needed and back hood-side in less than 45 minutes this morning.
Originally Posted by upstate bob
I liked your measured approach to this task. the hammering on the bolt heads was a good idea. the PB blaster likely never reached the sticky area.
I'm getting slightly wiser and more patient as I get older. In some areas. Okay, one area.
Originally Posted by UKKid35
Sadly I often forget my own advice - on the underside of my other car there are about a dozen bolts holding the cross braced steel exhaust guard(?). The first time I worked under the car I removed most of the partially seized bolts with an electric torque wrench, but since the rear of the car was too low to get the electric tool in position I used a hand wrench and snapped two bolts instantly - Doh!
Yup. I'm a big believer in knowing the correct path and then charging down the other in order to save 15 seconds of search time for the correct tool. My personal favorite is using a socket wrench as an improvised hammer, or wait, is it using a screwdriver as a chisel.
12-14-2015, 02:21 AM
