Get it hot then cool it down immediately, this will loosen it, the expansion from heat and cooling loosens it. Only use the ratchet once it's cooled. Other wise it will damage threads..
@Debtfreehomesteaders2 жыл бұрын
I never thought of that but I believe your on to something. Great tip! -Will
@Binks-nv5qx2 жыл бұрын
This is the funniest thing I have seen all day. 😂
@Debtfreehomesteaders2 жыл бұрын
we are lucky that we didn’t like the bottom of the truck on fire. Thanks for watching. -Will
@brucegibson8184 жыл бұрын
I always use a large breaker bar or the top pipe from my floor jack on the ratchet handle,,, helps.
@Debtfreehomesteaders4 жыл бұрын
I have done the same, but sometimes you have to break the chemical bond i.e. rust and corrosion. That's where heat or sometimes WD-40 or PB Blaster and the likes come into play. Thanks for the helpful comment. -Will
@dont-want-no-wrench Жыл бұрын
if you just try to brute force it with a long handle extension, etc. likely end up just twisting the stud in two.
@raymondj75883 жыл бұрын
I have the same gasket that needs to be replaced on a 99 suburban. My old gasket is gone so I'm going to see if I can hack saw the bolts out.......
@Debtfreehomesteaders3 жыл бұрын
Good luck. Exhaust bolts are just mean and nasty! -Will
@johnward58903 жыл бұрын
Cheap mechanic's cutting gas for a cutting and heating torch is Propane and Oxygen Propane and is much cheaper and easier to find than Acetylene. Make sure you get a propane tip for tour Cutting torch for a better use of the Propane if you like the idea.
@Debtfreehomesteaders3 жыл бұрын
Not a bad idea. Thanks for the info. -Will
@Snypersystem1862 жыл бұрын
What if you don't have heat. I have sprayed wd40 on the nuts of mine. I'm trying to free up the 2 screws connecting the bottom part of my catalytic converter. They won't budge. I sent for an impact wrench. Will that help. I have a 2014 chevy impala lt
@Debtfreehomesteaders2 жыл бұрын
It just might work. Try loosening and if that doesn’t work, as weird as it sounds try tightening them with the impact and then loosening them again. I have another video called removing seized rusted screws. you should check it out. He is best if you can find it when it comes to anything exhaust. Have you ever tried a product called PB blaster? Good luck! -Will
@hernanmurillo8925 Жыл бұрын
Stop using wd40 on rust
@justinchapman63832 жыл бұрын
Nothing like the smell of a nice and toasty carpet
@Debtfreehomesteaders2 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure how we didn't char the carpet. We got the bolt off though. Thanks for watching. -Will
@timoy49882 жыл бұрын
Some thermal protection will keep the vehicle from catching fire for sure. Or something smaller than a rosebud.
@Debtfreehomesteaders2 жыл бұрын
I agree. We were in a tight space. But we did learn from the experience for the next time. Great suggestion. Thanks for watching! -Will
@nickbrockelman3 жыл бұрын
You keep saying we got the bolts out but you didn't. you remove the nuts from the pressed in studs and you didn't ever mention how you fixed the stud that you broke off with the impact. Also those are not the right fasteners. There should be a bolt stud with a smooth collar and a nut with a spring on the bolt. I have the same vehicle and I'm dealing with a broken stud that's impossible to get out. Because they're pressed in on the one side of the exhaust they have no head and so they can't just be screwed out and as you mentioned and notice there's not enough between your room for a hammer
@Debtfreehomesteaders3 жыл бұрын
You are correct. We stand corrected. We removed the nuts from the pressed in studs. You are also correct in that we did not cover how we fixed the stud we broke off with the impact. We were fortunate on that one side we were able to cut the head of with the grinder and we replaced it with a grade 8 nut and bolt. We do mention that we did not want to replace the other side as its design was making it difficult to do so. So we just chased it with a threading die. Good luck! -Will
@nickbrockelman3 жыл бұрын
@@Debtfreehomesteaders threading the hole is a good idea and one i hadnt thought about! i did cut the head off of my seized bolt but it still wouldnt come out. i am gonna have to find an air hammer or something to remove it..
@nickbrockelman3 жыл бұрын
meanwhile you're blowing fire right at the floor pan melting the carpet in the truck next time use your torch in a different manner where you're blowing fire directly on the top of the bolt that way you minimize collateral damage with all of that flame which was way too big to begin with
@Debtfreehomesteaders3 жыл бұрын
I agree better control. Thanks for watching! -Will
@blakewilliams25932 жыл бұрын
Erased
@nickbrockelman2 жыл бұрын
@@blakewilliams2593 what's erased?
@justinchapman63832 жыл бұрын
@@nickbrockelman probably the carpet
@michaelvickers892 жыл бұрын
I've watched a few of these videos and the number one thing that comes to mind is why the fuck do automakers put these on and damn near impossible to get off!?
@Debtfreehomesteaders2 жыл бұрын
Hot, cold, hot, cold, water, salt, and rust makes an unforgiving fastener. I just wish they would be installed in a more thought out location sometimes too. Thanks for watching.
@orsoncart94413 жыл бұрын
It shows how much heat is needed to remove this problem nuts and bolts.
@Debtfreehomesteaders3 жыл бұрын
Exhaust bolts are nasty! Be careful and thanks for watching! -Will
@g.fortin32284 жыл бұрын
geez you need a longer wrench. more leverage
@Debtfreehomesteaders4 жыл бұрын
I like big wrenches... -Will
@nghiadinh7427 Жыл бұрын
Man u got any idea for me . I got heat but didn't work
@Debtfreehomesteaders Жыл бұрын
PB Blaster.?? -Will
@nghiadinh7427 Жыл бұрын
@@Debtfreehomesteaders i was use anything but didn't work . Look like heavy rust
@drishy943034 жыл бұрын
Damn... this is such a bad technique. First use a proper breaker bar and a six point non-deep 1/2" drive socket. Then add some heat and spray with penetrating lube. Wait a few hours and then try the bolt. If it still doesn't go reheat then add penetrating lube and try immediately after while it is still hot. If still won't go put on a cheater bar (risk snapping the stud at this point) and hope it goes. This guy looks like he is about to seriously bust a knuckle and that socket was about to snap in the first part of the video.
@Debtfreehomesteaders4 жыл бұрын
Breaker bar for sure next time! Thanks for watching. -Will
@Nobody-dc8dp3 ай бұрын
You need extractor sockets
@rawnclark2 жыл бұрын
The tip of the flame is the hottest part.. don't ask me how I know. It won't get nearly as hot holding it that close to the bolt
@PhoenixWoody2 жыл бұрын
You needed a pipe extension /breaker bar to make the wrench longer.
@sdudecz8519 Жыл бұрын
YES!
@KLNYC4 жыл бұрын
use 1/2 inch driver will give you more toques
@Debtfreehomesteaders4 жыл бұрын
Wheres my 1 inch drive, lol? -Will
@Jbonn61413 жыл бұрын
Put some long steel piping over the ratchet handle to make a breaker bar.
@Debtfreehomesteaders3 жыл бұрын
If there is a next time that is definitely what I will do. Thanks for watching! -Will
@77gmcnut4 жыл бұрын
"Nothing to it but to do it..."
@Debtfreehomesteaders4 жыл бұрын
Step 1 is always the hardest. Thanks for watching! -Will
@garymarquett79894 жыл бұрын
I'd use a ring spanner not a ratchet
@Debtfreehomesteaders3 жыл бұрын
I haven't gotten in so much trouble for using a ratchet in the comments! Shame on me. I'll do better next time. I agree that is a lot of stress to be putting on the ratchet. Thanks for watching! -Will
@aelmer55324 жыл бұрын
Hello love this vid 😍
@Debtfreehomesteaders4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! You are a long time subscriber of mine. Thanks for your ongoing support! -Will
@theofficialslagapprentice53663 жыл бұрын
the ones on mine are so rusted they look like rivets
@Debtfreehomesteaders3 жыл бұрын
Wow. I don't know about that one. Can you drill or grind them off? -Will
@theofficialslagapprentice53663 жыл бұрын
felt like a last resort but it may be what i have to do!
@jaybutton30042 жыл бұрын
When I’m doing, fire will work
@92rednotch Жыл бұрын
Should've squirted a little oil on the nut/bolt once you got it red hot. Almost guarantee it would've come right off
@stanallport6746 Жыл бұрын
dont use acetylene torch again without reading flame adjustment..
@riggamawesome1 Жыл бұрын
Heat to orange and immediately quench x3
@1stofer4 жыл бұрын
So basically only a impact will do it ..
@Debtfreehomesteaders4 жыл бұрын
The heat really helps... -Will
@manosparavida3551 Жыл бұрын
Unskilled enthusiasts with access to equipment which requires year's of experience to use safely are destined for 'a bad day at work' type of incident.
@dannydirt5D5 ай бұрын
how not to remove a rusty bolt 😂😂😂
@richisavage623 жыл бұрын
Jesus Christ I thought this was a simple trick to it
@Debtfreehomesteaders3 жыл бұрын
Not every thing is simple. Sometimes you need to give it hell. -Will
@Debtfreehomesteaders3 жыл бұрын
Not everything is easy sometimes you need to give it hell. -Will
@Debtfreehomesteaders3 жыл бұрын
Sometimes you need to throw a-lot of heat to it. -Will
@lidecio3 жыл бұрын
User a saw much easier and simpler
@Debtfreehomesteaders3 жыл бұрын
Sometimes. Thanks for watching. -Will
@hmoob-dab-tsi75723 жыл бұрын
Might as well set your car on fire. Pro vs joe
@Debtfreehomesteaders3 жыл бұрын
We tried lol. Thanks for watching! -Will
@hmoob-dab-tsi75723 жыл бұрын
@@Debtfreehomesteaders safety first. Cars can be replaced not people.
@catorivera2 жыл бұрын
Cringe.
@Debtfreehomesteaders2 жыл бұрын
Cringe is right! What is that burning smell? lol Thanks for watching! -Will