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Send PMmacedon, NY - USA
Joined: 7/20/2006
Posts: 367
Vette(s): 68 COUPE 454
HAS MOTION HOOD SCOOP, REVERSED GILLS
ZL-1 FENDER FLARES AND
MOTION REAR SPOILER, LEMAN'S GAS CAP,
BUCKET HEADLIGHTS.
CAN-AM FRONT
RACING SPOILER. CHROME HOOKER HEADERS AND SIDE PIPES! 4 SPEED M20,
LOOKS FAST STANDING STILL !!
hi guys,
just an update.
i used pb blaster,let it soak overnite and also hit the heads.
the exhaust manifolds came off real easy !!! in fact most of the bolts that i sprayed have loosened up !!
i only have 1 bolt that i broke the head off of before i did the above. i will have to go buy a set of easyouts!
thanks again for all the help !!!
joe
just an update.
i used pb blaster,let it soak overnite and also hit the heads.
the exhaust manifolds came off real easy !!! in fact most of the bolts that i sprayed have loosened up !!
i only have 1 bolt that i broke the head off of before i did the above. i will have to go buy a set of easyouts!
thanks again for all the help !!!
joe
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Glad it worked out. Joel was right on the money with advice.
I just want to add one more for future projects.
GM Rust Penetrant and Inhibitor
Heat Valve Lubricant
This is GM part number 1052627
This is by far and away the best penatrant you will ever use. PB Blaster is great, but weak by compairson. And the GM stuff has graphite, so once it's in there, it continues to lube when the penatrant is gone. You will only get it at a GM dealer, and some of them have never heard of it, but can get it by the part number. Nothing better.
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Send PMmacedon, NY - USA
Joined: 7/20/2006
Posts: 367
Vette(s): 68 COUPE 454
HAS MOTION HOOD SCOOP, REVERSED GILLS
ZL-1 FENDER FLARES AND
MOTION REAR SPOILER, LEMAN'S GAS CAP,
BUCKET HEADLIGHTS.
CAN-AM FRONT
RACING SPOILER. CHROME HOOKER HEADERS AND SIDE PIPES! 4 SPEED M20,
LOOKS FAST STANDING STILL !!
kstyer,
thanks, i'm sure a lot of guys out there will benefit from that advice.
i'm gonna pick some up to have on hand!
thanks again to all !!
thanks, i'm sure a lot of guys out there will benefit from that advice.
i'm gonna pick some up to have on hand!
thanks again to all !!
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Send PMGreensburg, IN - USA
Joined: 9/24/2003
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Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe, 1989 Coupe, 2001 Roadster Present: 1967 Stingray Roadster, 1976 Stingray Coupe, 1989 Roadster..
Biggest thing is don't get in a hurry. These things didn't rust in tight overnight so don't expect them to wanna leave right away.
If ya git to a tight onethat doesn't wanna budge with the aove methods give it a twist then a squirt and walk away. It hard to do especially if your on a time schedule. If your not you will benefit.
Another good method is to work it forward, squirt, then work it in reverse. This is slow as well but works very well.
GOOD LUCK!!!
If ya git to a tight onethat doesn't wanna budge with the aove methods give it a twist then a squirt and walk away. It hard to do especially if your on a time schedule. If your not you will benefit.
Another good method is to work it forward, squirt, then work it in reverse. This is slow as well but works very well.
GOOD LUCK!!!
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Send PMmacedon, NY - USA
Joined: 7/20/2006
Posts: 367
Vette(s): 68 COUPE 454
HAS MOTION HOOD SCOOP, REVERSED GILLS
ZL-1 FENDER FLARES AND
MOTION REAR SPOILER, LEMAN'S GAS CAP,
BUCKET HEADLIGHTS.
CAN-AM FRONT
RACING SPOILER. CHROME HOOKER HEADERS AND SIDE PIPES! 4 SPEED M20,
LOOKS FAST STANDING STILL !!
thanks tuxblacray ,
good advise!
i am actually doing that with the bolts that hold on the starter. every time i walk by the engine, (it's on a stand) i give it a squirt, a tap on the head with the punch and a slight twist.
i hope it will loosen up soon. i'm gonna get the gm product mentioned by kstyer above. between every thing they better come out!! LOL !!
joe
good advise!
i am actually doing that with the bolts that hold on the starter. every time i walk by the engine, (it's on a stand) i give it a squirt, a tap on the head with the punch and a slight twist.
i hope it will loosen up soon. i'm gonna get the gm product mentioned by kstyer above. between every thing they better come out!! LOL !!
joe
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Make a twist toward tightening first then back off back and forth as custom 76 stated earlier. Lots of time there's room to go forward to get the bolt unstuck because the buildup has accumulated on the outer threads.
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Send PMWillow Grove, PA - USA
Joined: 10/27/2006
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Vette(s): 1974 Stingray Coupe LS4 454 Dark Brown Metallic with Deluxe Saddle interior
All great words of advice, I have used PB for a long time and there has been nothing that it has not loosened up!
Best of luck!
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Send PMmacedon, NY - USA
Joined: 7/20/2006
Posts: 367
Vette(s): 68 COUPE 454
HAS MOTION HOOD SCOOP, REVERSED GILLS
ZL-1 FENDER FLARES AND
MOTION REAR SPOILER, LEMAN'S GAS CAP,
BUCKET HEADLIGHTS.
CAN-AM FRONT
RACING SPOILER. CHROME HOOKER HEADERS AND SIDE PIPES! 4 SPEED M20,
LOOKS FAST STANDING STILL !!
hi all !!
just want to say that i followed all the advice you have given me and i have been able to get everything apart on the engine with no problems!
thanks to everyone for the SUPPORT!
joe
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Yiippeee!!! What a good feeling when a plan(s) works out. All of us feel the same as you. We are all glad to help
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[QUOTE=LukesVette]PB Blaster has worked phenominally for me in every instance... Exhaust manifolds should be the most challenging. Adam's procedure is the real deal! 
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between an acetylene torch and pb blaster you should be able to get anything out..
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