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Subject:Re: Broken exhaust bolt.
From:OlRivrRat
Date:Sat, 30 Apr 2016 22:26:58 -0600

On 30 Apr , 2016, at 9:21 PM, Tyler Hardison wrote:

> Drivers side rear top is refusing to budge.
> 
> Really could use some ideas/encouragement. :)

        Drench it RealGood with PB Blaster or JB 80 or ZEP 45 for a couple of days ~

Heat it up RealGood with a Torch a Few Times Between Drenchings ~ Then when

You've got Your NerveUp Grab it with the ViceGrips as Tight as You can SqueezeIt

& 1st Try to Slightly Tighten It ~ If Luck be with You You might get it to Move Ever

So Slightly & Emit a Snap ~ Then be sure that the ViseGripBite is as good as it can

be & try to Loosen It ~ GoodLuck ~

        I have tried this "Tighten1st" trick on Many Many Nuts&Bolts that I was Sure

were going to be ShowStoppers for Me & it Just Works ~ 

                                                                        ORR ~ DeanB

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