[Vwdiesel] Any tips for fused/rusted strut bolt?

[Roger Brown]

Doug Presny wrote:
> (1982 Rabbit Car) The top adjusting front strut bolt twisted off when
> removing the nut.  After purchasing replacement specialty bolt, spent 2
> hours attempting to rotate head off remaining bolt, using a punch from
> the broken side, tapping with a hammer.  Finally twisted off the head of
> the bolt.  Removed the old strut.  I am assuming the only approach I
> have to remove the section of the bolt fused/rusted in the hole is to
> drill it out with progressively larger bits.  If anyone has alternate
> method to try, I would appreciate the tip.  I have only a hand propane
> torch, but have not used it for fear I will create another unknown
> problem. 

This is the eccentric bolt, I assume?  Might try some good penetrating oil on it, or heat 
up with the propane torch then apply some candle wax and let that melt and wick into the 
gap.  Repeat that a few times and see if it loosens up.  Might also be a burr from the 
break that is preventing the bolt from going through the hole.

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   Roger