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Old Sep 25, 2006 | 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by flyromeo3
At the end we got a torch, heated up that bitch and used air tools to remove the bolt. Once its heated up ( you will see it turn red ) its easy to remove with air tools.


What this has probably done to your front main seal I am afraid to ask. Rubber parts + 800 degree heat =

FYI, heat is used to remove NUTS, not bolts. The idea being that you are using the heat to expand the nut off the bolt. Make sense? I'm glad it worked, but yikes !!!
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