[dsn_klr650] frozen bolt

[Mark McCoy]

Once again I will sing the praises of "PB Blaster". Mark McCoy Jim Hyman wrote:

> --- In DSN_klr650@egroups.com, Adam Stahnke wrote: > > With all the talk of swing lubrication, I decided to tackle the > job. > > The swingarm is off, but one bolt holding the three hole funky thing > > won't come out. The nut is off. After lots of WD-40 and Liquid > wrench, > > I can rotate the bolt both directions but it won't come out. I have > > hammered the hell out of it, but it won't budge. I am planning on > > buying a new bolt, so damaging it is not an issue. Any ideas on > how > to > > get it out? Cutting torch? Small explosive? > > > > -Adam > > Two possible soulutions if you're patient: > > 1) soak the frozen parts with coca-cola (as best you can). Wait > over-night and soak several more times. Don't laugh, it has worked > for me (sometimes). [remember in science class how soaking teeth for > an extended time would disolve the teeth?] No, I don't know if root > beer or other carbonated drinks will work. > > 2) Wal-Mart sells a product similar to WD-40 that I have used with > success. It's in a bright yellow can & cost twice as much as other > lubricating/penetrating oils (sorry I don't remember the name of this > product). On several occasions, I had to apply several soakings over > several days. > > good luck, Professor > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > eGroups eLerts > It's Easy. It's Fun. Best of All, it's Free! > http://click.egroups.com/1/3079/3/_/911801/_/955789095/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@... > Let's keep this list SPAM free! > > Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com