[s-cars] Stuck Lug Bolts

[Robert Myers]

Abe,

This is little help for the present problem but when you do finally 
have the wheel off and are ready to put it back on use a little 
anti-seize on the bolt threads.  This will prevent this problem from 
happening again in the future.

At 02:10 PM 10/3/2006, Abe Berman wrote:
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>S-Heads/Listers,
>
>On my "new to me" 96 A4 I've got a couple of lug bolts that are not
>coming off either with impact wrench or breaker bar + cheater.  I have
>soaked them in Kroil and PB Blaster as well.  Unfortunately, one of
>the lug bolts is starting to strip now from my efforts.
>
>My next thought after soaking repeatedly with Kroil over the next
>couple of days is to try applying heat from a torch, but I am nervous
>about the clear coat on the wheels.
>
>Any suggestions out there??
>
>Thanks,
>
>Abe
>
>93 S4
>96 A4 that needs a rear brake job but first needs the wheels off!
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Bob
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