VW bus transaxle removal from 1958 pressed bumper!!

[@hanssprenkels8566]

RESPECT!! Thats the only word I can think of!! Laying on the grond,practacly in the snow.. And this is a hobby.. ‘Je bent een bikkel’ is what we are saying in Dutch.. I hope you will allow me to give you some tips: If you have bolds or nuts who are that stubborn as you find on you springplates ( they always are: I know from my own experience!) use heavy duty sockets. The ones who are made for using with pneumatic tools They will last and not slip that easy. Esspecially when you have to use a long pipe to loosen it. Also dont forget: the VW is a european car: made with metric nuts and bolds.. So do not use American Imperial sockets. I saw you used a pipe on your rattle wrench..Thats the way to kill it.. Yours is a good one! It survived!! Better is to use a simple wrench; one without the rattle mechanism these are stronger and less expensive when they break.. You suggested to weld a bar on the bolds on the spring plate to undo those bolds. Thats a good idea. But I should weld on big nuts instead of a bar. Then you still can use a wrench to undo them. A bar will turn perhaps a half a turn and then hit someting. A other nut of a part of the van. Tip: use a big nut and weld it in the centre compleatly on the head of the bold. So filling the treadhole of the nut with iron. While you are weldong you also put in a lot of heat in the bold. This will help as you already knows.. Do not grind of the heads from the bolds!!!Getting them out can be a nightmare. The used bolds are made of very hard steel. So drilling them out will cost you a lot of drills. I am sure you manage.. keep up the good work!! Greetings from a ‘VW nut’ from the other side of the world. (The Netherlands)

[@yosefmama1136]

Marci, I agree with Tom Thumb, weld a nut or something on the top. Red hot is better than propane/mapping. Admire your work &perseverance. Luck on pickles.

[@marcijunebug]

I got them out eventually without breaking a single one, which ultimately was my goal!

[@outofthinair1]

The struggle is real here in the rust belt..... Some times the good ol cutting torch is an unfortunate necessity... LOVE the Pickle saga looking forward to the next adventure of the rusty bolt removal... the three season weather conditions (heat, rain, snowand ice) were a nice touch... add in working in flood conditions makes it epic....laughin

[@marcijunebug]

you have to laugh at it...the previous day it was 65 degrees...I winterize the boat in a T-shirt! I just roll with it!

[@gertraba4484]

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[@danielheartsill4269]

Watching you and some of the other U Tubers already this winter makes me so glad I live in Texas. We had a very cold spell this week, record breaking, but no snow or ice and our low day was in the low 40's and lows in mid 20's. Today we go back to almost 60 and Saturday back to 70 where we belong.

[@marcijunebug]

yeah well the day before was 65! that's the crazy thing about the weather around here...and this weekend we are back up near 50 again so I'll take it! but I had that day off so was trying to use the day I had! Yes something to be said for TEXAS! My brother rubs that in all the time (he's in Houston)!

[@danielheartsill4269]

@@marcijunebug I wasn't trying to rub it in. I feel sorry for you guys up north, I couldn't live in it. I don't like the winter we have here in the Dallas area

[@marcijunebug]

@@danielheartsill4269 haha! well it's all good...been here my whole life sooooo guess I'm just used to it, but that day was such a crazy day weather wise. When I was in TX a few weeks ago it was actually kind of cool there in the evenings. We were out in my brothers VW beetle convertibles and he had a coat on!

[@dkmace1]

If anyone can do it, you can! Total confidence in your tenacity.

[@gertraba4484]

Throw some Scramble eggs on the bolts and make it another cooking ep , heat lightly with torch and back the bolts out.butter makes a good lubricant

[@marcijunebug]

😂

[@marcijunebug]

Thanks!

[@chunk2good664]

Fantastic a new video to watch on this wet raining day in the UK thank you for putting a smile on my face

[@gertraba4484]

Same here Metro NYC ....she's got the room and resources to do this stuff but time and family and the CRAPPY WEATHER always throw a monkey wrench in the mix ..........................

[@chunk2good664]

@@gertraba4484 weather has been terrible raining non stop for ages in England

[@marcijunebug]

😢

[@busman5429]

I would call the day a victory, the progress you made deserves a happy dance , very few on you tube I seen has your skill set and creativity ..love the way your mind thinks and addresses a challenge great work on Pickles.

[@aceadman]

I don’t know what to say. It was hard watching you suffer, but I’ve never enjoyed watching someone remove a few bolts more. Why? Who can explain these things, and why even try? I continue to be impressed and entertained, and can’t wait for more. Thanks Marci!!

[@Mikefngarage]

that looks like fun MY 61 was like that too super rusty and every bolt needed a torch.

[@marcijunebug]

Mike Fn Garage haha yep, I’ve have now removed the front beam and it wasn’t bad at all, didn’t even heat it...my big fear here of course is those reduction gear boxes are troublesome anyway, did NOT want to break those suckers off or mess up the threads!

[@Mikefngarage]

@@marcijunebug that early small nut box is really low gears I always remove them and put big nuts on. Unless your going to spend the big bucks to upgrade the trans gears to 3.44 and even then I still upgrade them

[@marcijunebug]

Mike Fn Garage as of now planning fo back stock, I don’t ever expect or want to go fast, I live in the country, no hurry to get anywhere besides the Land Rover is geared lower so I’m used to low and slow! 😂🤣👍but maybe one day

[@Mikefngarage]

@@marcijunebug max speed about 50. Max or you will over rev the engine. maybe look for some super tall tires but they dont usually fit on the press bumper busses. Tallest tire for my 57 was a bit taller if you can find one than 165 15 or 20575 14

[@marcijunebug]

Mike Fn Garage max speed on rover without fairey overdrive engaged is maybe 45!😂

[@OldVolksTV]

I admire your persistence!

[@marcijunebug]

or stupidity either way I WILL get it!

[@tomthumb1941]

You are doing great Marci, a little at a time works wonders. it seems when the next day comes it falls together sometimes, I like your idea of welding something to it , the welder alone will turn it cherry red and aide in its removal, it worked for me many times when all else failed. good luck.

[@belyear]

Keep up the fight Marcie. Best to walk away when frustration sets in.

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

Love the yoga block idea. Will have to get a set for the outdoor garage. Yeah I've had a kink in the neck a time or 2. Nice work cowgirl!

[@marcijunebug]

yep gonna have to do something!

[@gertraba4484]

@@marcijunebug GIDDY-UP MARCI !!!!!!!!!!!!!! No HORSING AROUND with those remaining bolts, or You'll STIRRUP some problems with them and have to drill em out..... And ain't nature wonderful just when U want to do the project it trows you a sub zero CURVE>>>>

[@marcijunebug]

that's it! I'm coming out the door on my son's stick horse next video! lol JK!!!

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

Lol. Well ya did mention a cowboy in the video... so why not

[@gertraba4484]

@@marcijunebug We see another theme here besides the cooking one, just be an old cowhand on the PICKLE GRAN and sing Yippee-yi-o-ki-yay, yippee-yi-o-ki-yay hey it worked for BING... kidsongs.wordpress.com/category/cowboy-songs/

[@Gerk8]

The little guys reaction to the ratchet present was terrific! May there be many fun filled rusty bolts in his future!

[@marcijunebug]

He's my kid for sure! I was the same way with my dad...ALWAYS under foot and he was and still is a good dad, always willing to teach and just let me be there with him

[@marcusgs12345]

I would weld a nut on the top of the stubborn bolt.. clean the head of the bolt good, and weld in the middle of the nut, onto the head of the stuck bolt, which heats up the stuck bolt, and gives a good place to grip for the socket.

[@JamesCouch777]

That is a hard way to go. It might help if you had a long handled breaker bar. I've got confidence in you. You'll get it.

[@gertraba4484]

when the bolts and nuts are that old and rust welded together, no amount of leverage wood break it free, best deal is the penetrate oil and time along with steady light inpacts from hammer

[@marcijunebug]

my breaker bar is now shaped like a U 😆

[@JamesCouch777]

@@marcijunebug you must be doing something right then!

[@vwbusguy]

You saw how bad my transaxle area was. It took me and my 6.4 son two days to get all bolts free from front end and rear. I had most luck with my air driver with a low pressure and heating and thin oil. I'm glad it's over now. I wish I had filmed like you have. If I could help you I would mate. But I'm way too busy building my seat from scratch for the bus. Great video again

[@marcijunebug]

yep! it's all part of it! my air impact wouldn't touch it...I'm borrowing a tool I think will do it if I can manage to get a socket or a weld to hold...we shall see...it will either break the bolt or my arm either way it'll make for good entertainment!

[@gettintheresafelywithpatf2869]

Be persistent, but also patient, heat soak, heat soak, repeat, broken bones are no fun, I have broken my back 8 times, neck twice, destroyed both rotator cups in my shoulders and my knees give out at any time when I over stress them. However, being that I have busted myself up doesn’t mean I don’t keep going! I have just started to work smarter, not harder. Tomorrow I will be working with my “NJ Pocket knife” (chain saw) prepping fire wood for the winter, and next year, another never ending job. So keep up the good work, and be safe, nobody wants to hear about you being injured.

[@marcijunebug]

Patrick Fennessy Tune in for the next one...I break a few things but one of them wasn’t my arm😂

[@gettintheresafelywithpatf2869]

marcijunebug thank goodness

[@VwRosstorations]

Sort of at the same place at the mo then...getting cold here now to..I can’t deal with it. Laying on a bed of cardboard takes the chill out the bones though..you’ll soon have it out. Good job.

[@AndyMarsh]

Just trying to pull the head of one of my old Minis but beaten by the weather here in the UK. So instead I'll watch someone else fighting with inanimate objects in rubbish weather! Good luck.

[@marcijunebug]

haha!

[@AndyMarsh]

@@marcijunebug Stopped raining, pulled head. Exhaust on cyl.3 is burned.

[@Mr.-Wint]

Such a cosy place to stay tuned...

[@gertraba4484]

especially the sub zero and snowy wind!!! YEEEEEEEEEEEEE-HAW!

[@CTmoog]

I feel your pain! =) They will fight you all the way! You gotta love it! =)

[@marcijunebug]

haha right!

[@tunichtgut5285]

I doubt those special sockets will do any good. I'd weld on a large nut. Be sure to clean off the rust from the head of the bolt and get a nut which is not zinc plated. Often the heat from the welding breaks the bolts loose. Since the heat is concentrated on the bolt, this is more effective than heating up with a propane torch. Good luck!

[@marcijunebug]

agreed! thanks for watchin'

[@vwbusguy]

Yes

[@Mercmad]

Would love some cool weather here, especially rain as some places haven't seen rain for three years. regarding some of those rusted bolts, I have welded a peice of 2" x 1/2 bar to the bolt head and using the weight of the vehicle,lifted the bar up with a jack against the weight to twist the bolt loose.

[@georgelewis8904]

Amazing video I will remember this next time I am struggling, and it gets tough going ,looking forward to the journey, stay strong have fun ,I do wonder at times when finding such things fun.

[@handbuiltbob]

Cold steel and no gloves in cold weather, you’re a trooper! Love the idea of welding the bolt across the head, seems like it would work well 🤞

[@marcijunebug]

yes...might do a nut...still stewing a bit to get the best solution

[@vwbusguy]

Try what I did mate. Air ratchet with lower pressure after you have heated the bolt cherry then quench the bolt with oil (cooling and drawing in the oil at the same time) Then use the air ratchet. But it will probably ruin the socket but it's better than drilling those big bolts. Best of luck mate

[@handbuiltbob]

vwbus guy thats a great idea!

[@handbuiltbob]

marcijunebug let us know how it goes

[@vwbusguy]

@@handbuiltbob it's the same principle as "sweating in" when brazing with a blowtorch. You can actually see it drawn in with the heat. I broke free every bolt on my bus except 1 which broke this way. I will also add that mine were so RUSTY that some siding even have heads on them to grab so I had to weld nuts to them. loooooonnngggg prrooocccceeesssss...

[@arturoaguilar3255]

Well done 👏your son was so happy with his new tools set😄

[@marcijunebug]

thanks...yeah he's like his momma...ha

[@arturoaguilar3255]

@@marcijunebug 😄

[@vernongeurin3155]

Just love watching your channel. I always large with a smile on my face . p.s. there ain't a mechanic that ain't had them lovely rusty bolts to play with 😋

[@marcijunebug]

So glad you enjoy! Oh they will come out or get cut out~! They can't be tight if they are liquid 😆spoiler alert...I GOT THOSE SUCKERS eventually lol

[@vwcoco]

Very good effort on trying to remove those bolts, I reckon you will do it next time you’ll try !!

[@tombob671]

Mustie1 would be proud 👍

[@marcijunebug]

HE would have had them off the first time! lol

[@sethdbourne]

I feel you on the struggle, my 1965 beetle seems to fight me every step of the way. She's lucky I absolutely love her 😄

[@marcijunebug]

I know right! this bus WILL fight the entire way...it is an absolute heap of rust...but I'm honestly really looking forward to the challenge! I cut out a section of frame last week!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Nice work, never defeated just minor setbacks due to complications. You’ll get it, I have faith in you! Btw you can keep the sleet and snow 😁

[@marcijunebug]

yes sir! that was such a crazy weather day! thanks for always being here!

[@VWJawbreaker]

marcijunebug I can’t imagine being outside working in those cold conditions. Have a great rest of the week and keep pushing onward!

[@melchristian3638]

See you on your next video great video keep up the good work Miss Lady

[@HubertusSchaper]

Hi Marci! Nice to see you are fighting the nuts and bolds, keep up the good work, If there is someone who can do .than it's you. As usual, you make great videos with a dash of humour and more knowledge about your restoration project pickles, Thanks for sharing. greeting HCS

[@marcijunebug]

thanks for the kind words! was a fun day despite the weather challenges!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

This might sound strange but I’ve used brake fluid on rusty bolts. Just don’t get it in paint. I’ve had great luck with it! Keep up the great work on pickle!

[@marcijunebug]

doesn't sound strange at all! I will try anything and yep I've used brake fluid as paint remover! works great!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

marcijunebug Oh trust me my friend, if you soak some brake fluid on it and leave it alone, it eats rust up alive. Some people like mixing acetone and transmission fluid. But I have found great success with brake fluid. I use PB blaster for stupid things.

[@michelecrown2426]

I'm amazed how you can film and still get in there. I just spent almost a day and a half trying to get a reverse light switch screwed back into the trans on a beetle and then connect the two wires. Could barely get my fingers in there let alone a wrench. Can't even imagine trying to get a camera shot too! Great job and luv your sons reaction to his new tool LOL

[@marcijunebug]

pretty tight fit for sure! he's my kiddo for sure!

[@gertraba4484]

@@marcijunebug Oh man it must be priceless when U take the kid to a HARBOR FREIGHT or a Auto Parts Store...............

[@marcijunebug]

he's a trip

[@vwbusguy]

Thanks for adding me to your channel mate.

[@marcijunebug]

added it last video but apparently I didn't save the changes! all good now! love what you are doing...but then you knew that! 😉

[@vwbusguy]

@@marcijunebug sweet mate. I'm building a bench seat. I finally found the right steel. I have 2 short vids up

[@vwbusguy]

@@marcijunebug I don't have a pc well actually I don't like them so I don't think I can do the same on my end in respect to the channels I would otherwise promote

[@marcijunebug]

yes I plan to watch them in a bit actually!

[@Doubleodude]

That was brutal.

[@marcijunebug]

😂but fun in a weird way!

[@FernandoelChachi]

Lend me 10% of your energy please ;). Thanks for the tip about using the piece of wood or something while laying on the floor. Today I spent more than an hour on the floor but I didn't like to take the time to use stands for the car so I had less room to make whatever and working there was painful. In my case I was unbolting some of the screws on my Beetle's oil filter as they had been smashed somehow and were hard to unbolt .

[@aussiebeatle4049]

All those years dormant and Pickle plays hardball!

[@marcijunebug]

I know right??!! silly thing! I got it though! lol as Mustie1 says "sometimes it just get personal" ain't that the truth

[@gettintheresafelywithpatf2869]

Just an idea for you when dealing with old rusted fasteners, heat, molasses, then reheat, candle wax. The molasses will break down the rust, so heating the metal around the bolt and the bolts and drip on the molasses several times, then the night before removing the bolts, add the wax in the same fashion. I know this makes for a slow going and tedious routine, but it works! Heat will draw the molasses into the threads, and break down the bond of rust, wax will lubricate the threads to assist in removing the bolts.

[@marcijunebug]

very interesting...gives new meaning to "slow as molasses" I'll give it a try!

[@MaxAC]

Way to go girl. Don't give up.

[@marcijunebug]

GIVE UP???!!! people do that? didn't know that was an option!!!😆

[@jonathanhicks3342]

We got are first snow in terre haute on Monday. I would try to weld nuts onto those bolts.

[@marcijunebug]

yep that is one of my plans...weld a nut that is slightly bigger than the bolt head and fill that opening with weld...I figure the heat from the weld will help also...if not, cutting those suckers off! lol

[@jim4691]

I agree with the idea of welding a larger nut to the head of the bolt. In this instance access is your friend. I would use a six point socket and a breaker bar not a ratchet. You could try using a bottle jack on the breaker bar so the weight of the bus is being transferred through the bolt, no need to go too high just take the weight. Then heat the area around the bolt, not the bolt, needs to be pretty hot. If the weight doesn’t turn the bolt straight away leave it loaded and walk away you may find it has moved later on. Last resort cut it off to show your the boss!

[@rayanesoto1054]

What a spectacular job! You kicked some serious ass!!

[@marcijunebug]

oh it IS coming out this weekend if it wants to or NOT! ha

[@rayanesoto1054]

marcijunebug haha well, now I got something to look forward too! Here's my unsolicited advice for ya 1. Use double throw hammer & give the bolts a wack or two. It'll loosen the rust up 2.when taking off rusty bolts.. Crank the bolt off a few turns & then crank back on a few turns. That ensures the threads stay intact and any debris is removed..saves from the heads just breaking off. That's a pisser! 3.dont forget shift coupler & brake lines! Ok that's enough from me... Youre doing swell on your own!!

[@davemcguigan218]

Marcie your getting quite a workout! Better then in a gym and more constructive!

[@marcijunebug]

yep! I love it, even when the days are hard...(there is most certainly something wrong with me there! lol)😂

[@romuhamsteri]

Hi Marcie. The weather seems really bad. Almost like here except that here is more snow than there. And you have to do something about that water problem! Sad to see you have to crawl in the water under the bus. But keep going with full throttle!!

[@marcijunebug]

I'm so used to working in poor conditions it really doesn't even phase me lol the water issue is a current thing due to the driveway drain being plugged up! lol no time to deal with it! ha

[@romuhamsteri]

@@marcijunebug Ok, just came to my mind to say because i also do my cars in similar conditions and sometimes its not nice at all hah! :) Your videos are really good, I'll wait for the next one!

[@VWLifeVW]

why are you using that little rachet? :)

[@marcijunebug]

i like doing things the hard way 😆plus my pipe fits tightly over it...I DID eventually switch to the 1/2 inch drive!

[@gertraba4484]

@@marcijunebug man we had a 3/4 drive air gun at the truck shop and Ingersol RAND antique that must have weighed 50 lbs to take off lug nuts on semi's and GM trucks, no amount of rust or crud wood stop it, it wood break the stud before it could back it out

[@WintersKamp]

That frame doesn’t look too rotted. Hopefully you’ll get some more nuts and bolts busted loose without breaking any hardware (or tools) 🙏. It’s cool to see women wrenching on things! Looks like a great gear head channel! I’ll definitely keep watching!

[@marcijunebug]

oh I bet you chance your tune on the frame once you see it up on the rotisserie! lol I might puke! ha I've wrenched since I was old enough to hold one!

[@Volkswagenplanet]

I can tell you have done this a few times. I can also see you have 4 lifetime fans( thumbs down). Don't know how anyone could do that with your content. Sorry I haven't been around to comment. Got tied up with my 72 SUPER. I'm back on track now. I'm like you know when to call it a day. Stay warm. Thanks for the video. It's mid 50s to mid 60s here in Tampa, FL. Love the name PICKLE. Take care. Catch you on the next video.

[@marcijunebug]

thanks man! totally get the getting caught up in projects and no time to watch! I'm right there with ya and way behind! until next time!

[@johnflynn9463]

View #53 at 7:18 AM on 11/14/19 - NJ ... If it's not lawn mowers it sleet and snow.

[@marcijunebug]

yep!

[@garyclifton2797]

Axel stand under the hub so you get more force and not just pushing the spring down lol bit late now has I'm new here and playing catch up lol but your great to watch ☓

[@vwfez8697]

rusty bolts ! aint that the fun of it all , try this, try that. I got a millwaulkee cordless impact wrench. man they have 3 times the power of a pneumatic . I use it all the time now , indispensable. but if the bolts are rounded off that cant help. sometimes plug welding a bigger nut on top of the old one and using an impact can free it up. good luck . looking forward to the next 6 episodes. I wish I was filming when I restored my 68. oh well, next one I guess.

[@marcijunebug]

fez I really been considering one of those battery impacts, bus grease monkey uses a DeWalt one and I’ve also heard very good things about the Milwaukee...they aren’t terribly expensive either...🤔excuse for a new toy lol! Thanks for being here fez!

[@vwfez8697]

@@marcijunebug ya i got Milwaukee because i have 4 batterys at work and 4 at home already , so i just bought the impact only and used my batteries i already had. Keep the great videos coming!

[@marcijunebug]

fez yep! Exactly why I’d get the dewalt 😆✌️

[@JamesCouch777]

You might want to get some six sided sockets. I keep a set of short and long reach impact sockets from Harbor Freight in 3/8 and 1/2 handy. They are cheap but I've never broken one yet.

[@marcijunebug]

yep! I know 12 point not the best choice for seized bolts...6 sided won't slip as bad, learned that when I was about 5 years old! my Dad taught me well!...tune in to the next video...I bust 5 sockets...and yep they are 6 sided ones! 😉

[@JamesCouch777]

@@marcijunebug yes, unless you get the impact sockets, the six sided ones are actually weaker than the 12. Don't give up, you'll get them one way or another. Might have to weld some big nuts over the bolt heads and then twist them off...lol.

[@somebeech30]

I dont if it will help..but sometimes if you find a nut the same size you can set it on top of the hex of the bolt and if you have a wire welder you can weld the in side of the nut and the heat from the weld will penetrate the threads of the rusty bolt to help loosen,,its a long shoot if i explained it in detail.

[@marcijunebug]

yes! stay tuned!

[@skarobby]

💪💪💪

[@geoffreyjones2000]

Winter is my least favourite season... I'm hibernating :)

[@marcijunebug]

I just embrace them all...If I have a "free" day I'm out tinkering on something

[@bobkroupa8445]

Yes- bad-bad-bad- enjoy the build vids-

[@marcijunebug]

bad ain't the word I want to use but yeah you get the idea!~ 😂It'll get there....eventually!

[@VWLifeVW]

oh my not only is it cold but you're working in a puddle! i'd remove the drum on that right side

[@marcijunebug]

yeah it was a pretty bad day to try and do that, but was the day I had lol...yep might have to do that! we shall see!

[@longboardluv2]

@@marcijunebug the reason i say remove the drums is because they are squeezing so much pressure. as much stuff you can take off the better. also just spray the everyday you're not working on them, they'll come off.

[@gertraba4484]

@@marcijunebug lay some pallets on ground and put scrap sheets of plywood on them, off the cold ground and wetness , throw a HF tarp on the windy side of the shed and get a salamander type heater that burns kerosene that's how we wood change C50 truck clutches outside in 20 degree weather

[@marcijunebug]

agreed and that's the plan! thanks so much for the support and always being here Matt!

[@marcijunebug]

eventually I will do that...it IS supposed to warm up some, as long as it's 30-ish i'm perfectly fine in that weather!

[@edwardmckenzie3402]

You need to move to NC!

[@gertraba4484]

yeah, all we EAST COASTERS gotta dodge are HURRICANES and earthquakes

[@jarikinnunen1718]

You need impact driver. Heating help also.

[@marcijunebug]

tried both...bolts were cherry red and tried air impact and hand held impact...i have a new tool i think might get it though!

[@gertraba4484]

@@marcijunebug OK EVERYBODY,, LET"S THINK WARM THOUGHTS for MJB when she works on PICKLE!!!!

[@horshak1]

just a imo tip. Do not cut the heads off those bolts for the reduction boxes. I have been working on Harleys for years. A lot of harley riders only use a crescent wrench and vice grips which causes rounded bolt heads. I have used a torch or angle grinder many times to cut the bolt heads off. By far I ended up with vice grips or a pipe wrench on the bolt stud and always cussed myself later. I've seen you weld. Do it, weld a nut on top of the bolt so you can get a socket or box end on the nut. The heat from welding will most lightly help loosen the frozen bolt. If you cut the head off It may seem quicker at the time but you will end up at the machine shop trying to get those studs out cause easy outs won't do it. Like I said IMO.

[@marcijunebug]

That’s the plan! Like I said...had to step away from it a day or two and just formulate a plan in warmth where my brain cells could thaw out! Thanks so much for the insight! Appreciate it!

[@tomcarnahan6341]

How come all your tapes are going back word's i would like to see New ones ok I am from cedar lake lnd ok where are you located at in IND

[@marcijunebug]

have you subscribed? and clicked the notification bell? I just put one up today here is the link to it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZ_MnXtjbdp8fKs

[@heliocezarcostadossantos5063]

Parabéns

[@marcijunebug]

crazy thing fought me for sure! I don't give up easily tho!

[@BRED510]

You need to get yourself a proper impact gun, a drill isnt powerful enough.

[@marcijunebug]

well a 700ft lb pneumatic wouldn't touch it! I have been considering one of those battery ones like they use for the traveling big diesel mechanics, I think they are 1,200ft lb break away...by the time I got to the hammer drill I was just trying anything i had. Like I mention at the end of video, tried impact, torque and irwin sockets...nada...tune into the next video because I BREAK 5 sockets! love every minute of wrenchin'...thanks for watchin'

[@lateefcarrere1649]

Have you tried SWEARING at them yet? I don't know if you're trying to keep your videos "kid-friendly", but when dealing w/rusty cars, "Gee Whiz!" doesn't always "cut the mustard". Or transaxle bolts in this case. But if you go this route, keep your son clear, in case some less than ideal language makes it through clenched teeth. Those bolts will come out, believe me. Your neighbors, however, might not come around as often, tho. :D #illgetyouPickleandyourrustyboltstoo

[@mikahakkinen5651]

yes new very good video,like allways.rosty bolts its not so fun work with.

[@marcijunebug]

i will get them! just need to feel my fingers first 😂

[@mikahakkinen5651]

here in north sweden its about -20 celsius now.

[@OkFixer]

You need an Ugga-Dugga . They make fantastically powerful battery powered impact drills. Like 20 volts now. I have a green Ryobi that I have had for years...and it still works. It was $100 with the battery and charger. I think AVE does harbor freight comparisons to Milwaukee and such...check out his channel..he’s Canadian and pretty funny...dirty....truthful ( listen without your child) It gets you away from having a compressor line and an air impact. And I fear you will need one for this job. Hint....keep it inside as lithium batteries don’t like the cold. Also, IMO I would somehow wall that work space....just something simple...some 1x2s stapled together from the ceiling down, with visqueen sheeting (plastic) .weight the floor stringers down with a sand bag or two after you wrap the plastic around your wall. Because...the roof is great....but the wind would dissuade me from working out there in the winter. Great job! Glad to see another video.

[@marcijunebug]

tried and air impact...nope...didn't budge it!...I have been seriously considering one of the battery impacts, good to know you are pleased with it. Dewalt makes one that is 700ft lbs and 1,200ft lb break away...I'm considering...thanks for the channel suggestion, I'll check it out!

[@gertraba4484]

@@marcijunebug they rent power tools in your area? Might try it and get the impact sockets to boot.............How about welding nuts to the bolts after cleaning em up?????

[@marcijunebug]

yep welder is coming out Saturday and I've tried all the power tools but one...I have this one tool...I borrowed it, but WAIT til you see it...It will likely break an arm, but bet the bolts come out! 😂time for the big guns

[@gertraba4484]

@@marcijunebug Oh boy I suspect you got a mobile tire repair guy with the tire rig to come out with it and use the BIG GUNS to zap those nuts off.ya never know how hard those NUTS can be!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@marcijunebug]

😂

[@gertraba4484]

WHEW I THINK YOU NEED a BIGGER BREAKER BAR.............Anyway, those suckers were on there since new and any amount of socket will only round em out..if you can build a dam out of plastic and DUCT SEAL putty, try soaking the bolts with KROIL or liquid WD 40.............and clean around the bolts to let the penetrate creep in a few weeks of soaking might loosen them .....................and throw some rims and tires under the van stacked up ...just in case it fall it can fall on them not you ......................another idea is to make the arm solid by resting the brake drums on scrap wood or cinder block, lose alot of effort in the spongy-ness of the arm.................all else fails drill some small holes thru head of bolt almost into the threads below and inject penetrate spray there yeah keep it a 6 parter!!!!!

[@marcijunebug]

cutting those suckers If i have to!

[@gertraba4484]

@@marcijunebug hey might want to try DRY ICE if you have any chem plants near you, get a few cakes of it and pack it around the bolts for an hour or two, then SHOCK the metal with the torch kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2eum6N6e5KpecU

[@aussiebeatle4049]

Persistence is the only answe and you have it in spades

[@marcijunebug]

I am just to "dumb" to QUIT! lol

[@mustie1]

who needs to go to the gym, just buy an old vw, l must say you dont deter easy,

[@marcijunebug]

TRUTH! someone said you would be proud...I replied...he'd of had them off the first 10 minutes! (ok, maybe 5!!!) thanks for being here

[@andywren8801]

I hate rusty bolts

[@marcijunebug]

yep, but then the stuff I work with I'm used to the fight!

[@gertraba4484]

@@marcijunebug I hate RUSTY JONES ...................... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rusty_Jones_(company)