integranator Posted February 7, 2002 Report Share Posted February 7, 2002 Hey, I just purchased a new exhaust system, and when i go to put the new exhaust on, i'm wondering what i should do if i encounter rusted bolts? Is there something i can buy so i can get them off? also its a 98, so what are the chances i could come across rusted bolts?? thanx alot aj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRN96WS6 Posted February 7, 2002 Report Share Posted February 7, 2002 Well that is a 4 year old car so I'd say rusted bolts in this area would be expected. Gotta love salty winters I would soak them with some pb blaster or something of the like and if that doesn't work cut them then get new ones smile.gif [ 07 February 2002: Message edited by: GRN96WS6 ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest relvinnian Posted February 7, 2002 Report Share Posted February 7, 2002 Buy PB Blaster, and spray down all the bolts thoroughly. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes (longer, and with repeated application if the rust is really bad). You can't be too cautious with exhaust work, because rounding off a bolt really SUCKS . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRN96WS6 Posted February 7, 2002 Report Share Posted February 7, 2002 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by relvinnian: Buy PB Blaster, and spray down all the bolts thoroughly. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes (longer, and with repeated application if the rust is really bad). You can't be too cautious with exhaust work, because rounding off a bolt really SUCKS .<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Sounds like you know from experience tongue.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
integranator Posted February 7, 2002 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2002 Thanx alot guys, now PB, is that an abbreviation (excuse me being a moron), but thanx alot! aj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest relvinnian Posted February 7, 2002 Report Share Posted February 7, 2002 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by GRN96WS6: Sounds like you know from experience tongue.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> That's right. It was on my integra too. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Thanx alot guys, now PB, is that an abbreviation (excuse me being a moron), but thanx alot! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> No it's actually called PB Blaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Posted February 8, 2002 Report Share Posted February 8, 2002 Yeah its a funky looking can, you'll find it where you find WD-40, Liquid Wrench, and the like, very good stuff. Also if you have to cut the bolts make sure that they are studs and not screws, like we did, and if it comes to that a drill and Titanium bits will be you new best friend! (spoken from a bitch of an expeirience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted February 9, 2002 Report Share Posted February 9, 2002 Screw PB Blaster! every good mechanic will tell you to use the Blue Tipped Wrench!! (oxy-acetylene torch for the non garage oriented) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moe7 Posted February 9, 2002 Report Share Posted February 9, 2002 or you could be like me and use PB Blaster and still snap 3 bolts (maybe air wrenches aren't god?) oh yea we had to use the torch too, i would've been screwed if i was doin it at home instead of the dealer i was workin at the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted February 11, 2002 Report Share Posted February 11, 2002 zep 45 is the shit its industrial penetraint for heavy machinary, it take about 10 seconds to break a bolt or nut loose with this stuff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted February 11, 2002 Report Share Posted February 11, 2002 you probably wont have any problems, and believe it or not road salt isnt what causes rust, more rust is cause in summer months than in winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
integranator Posted February 12, 2002 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2002 Zep 45 eh? Can i pick this up anywhere i would be able to pick up that PB stuff? if not, where can i pick it up? Thanx Alot aj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest b18c1 Posted February 12, 2002 Report Share Posted February 12, 2002 eh integranator, let me know if you need pb blaster.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
integranator Posted February 13, 2002 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2002 yeah mike, i'm gonna take you up on that offer. i'm just worried since my exhaust comes tomarrow, and i'm not home for it that i'm gonna get the wrong one or something. or that beaver is going to sell it for snack money. peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted February 13, 2002 Report Share Posted February 13, 2002 hey soory so late, no you cant get it anywhere, i have cans and cans of it from where i used to work and i can still get it from a buddy of mine, pb blaster is my second choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest slasherz34 Posted February 14, 2002 Report Share Posted February 14, 2002 i've used an impact wrench on alot of rusted bolts, after letting them sit in liquid wrench for a while. problem with that is space for the wrench. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest import hesh Posted February 14, 2002 Report Share Posted February 14, 2002 i agree wit "more tools",a nice tough a set of new nuts and bolts,with some nice antiseize goo,it's good poo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
integranator Posted February 15, 2002 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2002 Hey IROC, is there anyway i could grab a bottle of that from you for a price?? if so just let me know. either pm me, or reply to this. Also, how quickly does it work? thanx alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted February 15, 2002 Report Share Posted February 15, 2002 dude im sorry i dont check back to all the post i make, i go grab you a can and hook you up, i will get it tonight if a can (friday now) and maybe we can hook up, you can tell everyone how you feel about it...let me see what i can do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
integranator Posted February 17, 2002 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2002 hey IROC, i'm going to be around town March 3rd, so i might be able to get together to get my hands on a bottle of that stuff, so you say it works better than the pb blaster?? and it won't mess up anything else? let me know, just pm me or something! thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted February 17, 2002 Report Share Posted February 17, 2002 yeah i love this stuff, i dont check this board too much, because i am rarely around to do so, so sorry it takes so long for me to get back with you, no it dosnt hurt anything, its a penitrant and a lubericant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunkendubber Posted February 18, 2002 Report Share Posted February 18, 2002 PB blaster is great. I always found that if i rounded off a bolt, putting a notch through the center with a dremel, then using a flatthead worked about 90% of the time. Kyle G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted February 18, 2002 Report Share Posted February 18, 2002 liquid wont round off a bolt, butt using the wrong socket will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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