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I am working on my integra's front suspension, but 3 bolts are rust welded. My impact gun managed to get one off, but the others wont budge. I hit them so much that the impact bit got too hot to the touch. Sprayed with penetrating fluid, hit it with a hammer etc.

My only other option is heat, but the problem is, that it's a wheel well and it traps heat, not to mention there is a brake hose which is very close to the area I will be heating.

How can I contain my propane torch heat to this specific bolt without damaging other areas?

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[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Sounds tempting. Is there a risk I will damage the wiring harness?

[โ€“] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

That's a terrible idea and a good way to fry an ecu.