What do you do when...

[Kurt W. Deschler]

I swear by my air chisel for separating anything ($30 for a cheap one).
Just hold torque while hitting it with the air chisel. I use a sheet metal
cutting tip that is hopelessly dull since it has a nice concave angle that
won't slip off or pit surfaces. If you want to avoid damaging the surface
you are working on, hit the wrench/socket with the air chisel instead. A
brass tip would be better if you could find one. Also, kee it away from
direct contact with cast aluminum. I have yet to be beaten or break a bolt
using this method. HTH.

	-Kurt
	'87 5kcstq
	'88 vw gti 16v

> Message: 5
> Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2003 16:49:39 -0500 (EST)
> From: "Doug Yoder" <yoderw at msoe.edu>
> Subject: What do you do when...
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> ...parts just won't come apart?  I have a hose fitting that seems to have
> welded itself together, for all I can do to it (~120 ft-lb of torque,
> still won't budge).  I have tried liquid wrench, tapping with a hammer,
> vise + socket, and nothing works.  Anyone have any magic cures?  Maybe
> heat would do something?
>
> -Doug