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Help... Crank Bolt Removal??!!! 850

I need to remove this pain in the A@# frigging thing. I'm playing driveway mechanic and don't have access to air tools. I've been at it for over an hour now and can't get it to break free. Although I did manage to break a breaker bar!

WHATS THE TRICK????????
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'94 855 5spd 'Drew' My E-Bay Ride 203,000 Miles








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Help... Crank Bolt Removal??!!! 850

If what you need is leverage, have you tried a nice, big breaker bar? Can't beat 'em with stubborn nuts and bolts. Perhaps a penetrating lube like PBlaster? That's also really handy to have around. Beyond that, I just don't know.

Tim
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Help... Crank Bolt Removal??!!! 850

I just got back in from buying some new tools after destroying some. I've tried just about everything I can within the limited area. I've never had this kind of trouble from a crank bolt/nut. It's getting dark now and it's soaked with wd40... I'll tackle it again tomorrow but still need ideas... I can't afford for the car to be laid up from little annoyances such as this.
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'94 855 5spd 'Drew' My E-Bay Ride 203,000 Miles








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Help... Crank Bolt Removal??!!! 850

WD 40 won't do it. absolutely soak it in PBlaster (you can get it at a walmart). leave it overnight, and then try it again. it's a foaming penetrating lubricant. it makes a world of difference over WD-40.







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