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Posted by: Harpo Nov 24 2014, 05:52 PM

I'm working on my car and getting it ready for paint. I want to remove the hood hinges and get them painted. I have tried twice to remove them but I'm reluctant to apply too much force for fear of breaking the bolts. I thought about spraying them down with something but it is difficult to get the product (WD40 etc) in to the nut area.

I tried some map gas but no luck.

Any ideas?

Thanks

David

Posted by: bdstone914 Nov 24 2014, 10:24 PM

QUOTE(Harpo @ Nov 24 2014, 05:52 PM) *

I'm working on my car and getting it ready for paint. I want to remove the hood hinges and get them painted. I have tried twice to remove them but I'm reluctant to apply too much force for fear of breaking the bolts. I thought about spraying them down with something but it is difficult to get the product (WD40 etc) in to the nut area.

I tried some map gas but no luck.

Any ideas?

Thanks

David


Use a 1/2 ratchet to get some leverage. If they break I can send a replacement set with shoulder bolts of the cost of postage.

Posted by: r_towle Nov 24 2014, 10:46 PM

Get some PB blaster behind it, the thread are hidden.
Use impact, like an air impact gun or an electric one.

Arm strength will break them, impact will not.

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