Dang hose about 3 1/2 " in length was $47.00!!
I have been PB Blastering the exhaust nuts and am dreading trying to loosen them fearful of snapping an exhaust stud. BMW Anyone have done this and can tell me any types to get the nuts off.
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Which "dang" hose is this? The Z-hose or some other hose? The z-hose costs about $15 in the USA.
To remove seized bolts and nits, heat is usually applied to them by a heat gun or torch before removal is attempted. I follow heat with a thorough spray of rust penetrant and a wait of 20 minutes or so before applying force. I use an extension on the wrench handle when possible and a strong initial force to crack it loose. The wrench socket must fit snugly. The heat and penetrant is repeated when necessary once the previous penetrant has evaporated. It is smokey technique but it has worked well for me—after the smoke subsides.
