Wtf...
04-26-2011, 02:55 AM
#22
TECH Regular
Just because we all broke one doesn't mean your day aint comin.
04-26-2011, 10:27 AM
#25
I was told this trick from a customer a few weeks back.
Pickle juice or vinegar will eat a steel tap out of an aluminum part if left for a couple days, or enough to make it loose to remove it easily. Should work the same on a steel bolt or fastener.
The mild acid eats the steel but has little effect on the aluminum.
I have never tried this but he seemed very real about his advise.
Its worth a try and may save you money and lots of swearing.
Pickle juice or vinegar will eat a steel tap out of an aluminum part if left for a couple days, or enough to make it loose to remove it easily. Should work the same on a steel bolt or fastener.
The mild acid eats the steel but has little effect on the aluminum.
I have never tried this but he seemed very real about his advise.
Its worth a try and may save you money and lots of swearing.
04-26-2011, 11:54 AM
#26
I can't believe that all of those bolts survived all those years in AK, that's awesome 
Most of the guys that I know who ended up with broken manifold bolts had it happen right after the 3/36 warranty ran out...go figure lol. These guys live either here in Jersey or up in Mass. Lucky for my one bud he had bought an extended warranty and didn't have to worry about it 
The guy up in Mass had the bolt shear off flush with the manifold (L/R), so when he removed the manifold he was able to get the busted bolt out with vise grips. He also has a friend who recently bought a used 99 rcsb that has both side rear bolts busted also lol.
Originally Posted by TG02Z71
I was told this trick from a customer a few weeks back.
Pickle juice or vinegar will eat a steel tap out of an aluminum part if left for a couple days, or enough to make it loose to remove it easily. Should work the same on a steel bolt or fastener.
The mild acid eats the steel but has little effect on the aluminum.
I have never tried this but he seemed very real about his advise.
Its worth a try and may save you money and lots of swearing.
Pickle juice or vinegar will eat a steel tap out of an aluminum part if left for a couple days, or enough to make it loose to remove it easily. Should work the same on a steel bolt or fastener.
The mild acid eats the steel but has little effect on the aluminum.
I have never tried this but he seemed very real about his advise.
Its worth a try and may save you money and lots of swearing.
Originally Posted by 04Burban
I was just giving you a hard time...i was laffin (lmao)
Can't disrespect you...your brain is too valuable
Can't disrespect you...your brain is too valuable
) We've been buds here at PT for a long time, I know that he wasn't being a dick...plus, any time someone tells me to go smoke a pipe I'm game! 
