Totally agree with 1.
Just wanted to add that the longer the breaker bar, the more leverage you got ... and this equals to much less cussin as you break those bolts loose. Totally worth the $20 or so for that long breaker bar. :-) If using an impact gun, crank the pressure up as high as it goes, and give er. Personally prefer the breaker bar method for this tho. And yes, 1\2" all the way!! :-) ________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Russ Sent: September 4, 2008 12:49 PM To: Miata Power List Subject: Re: stuck bolt 1. Lots of Liquid Wrench/PB Blaster, bang on it a bit with a hammer and let it sit overnight. 2. Get a 1/2 inch breaker bar and 1/2 inch socket. Don't mess with 3/8 with that kind of force. 3. Get a stronger 1/2 inch Impact Wrench. --------------------------------------------------------- There are 10 types of people, those who understand binary and those who don't. On Sep 4, 2008, at 8:57 AM, pm wrote: hi, the PowerPlantFrame PPF is secured, (on the rear) , with 2 17mm bolts. the forward one is stuck. i started with a 3/8 ratchet, went to an air ratchet, 1/2 air gun, 3/8 ratchet w/ a 8' black pipe extention, (this worked quite well at snapping the socket :). if i had a 3/8 to 1/2 adapter i would use that with the 3/8 ratchet and pipe but i do not have one...suggestions? tia, peter -- Medio tutissmus ibis You will go most safely by the middle course _______________________________________________ Miatapower mailing list [email protected] http://list.miatapower.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/miatapower
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