Can you remove exhaust bolts in decent condition with this tool? Can you remove stubborn rusted exhaust bolts with this tool?
1358762
yes you can! There is nothing on a car that you can't remove with the stool!
1358763
I'm sure you could, but this is 1/2 inch drive, a bit overkill, if you go easy you may be fine. This gun will break the bolt if it's seized! Try loosening a bit and run it in and out a little at a time if frozen.
1358764
That's like asking if a certain cologne will make all women throw themselves at you. If the impact or the cologne don't work, you know you can always get lucky with a cheater bar.
1358765
Yes you can I work on cars and their hasnt been a bolt I can't remove I love this tool very much
288702
Yes it is. Be very careful removing old one. Soak it overnight with PB Blaster. Use a sensor socket. Use a LONG ratchet...you'll need a lot of pressure. And I know it sounds like an oxymoron but also be gentle. It's easy to break cast iron manifold.
662036
Just used a wrench. I had limited corrosion around it I guess so it came off with the use of a wrench and a cheater bar
2202915
Make sure you have the right size socket before you do this btw. Get a breaker bar, torque wrench, or pipe extension on your regular socket drive. If they still don't budge, use some WD40 on the bolt and let it sit for a few, this helps break the bond. You'll get it... if you don't use the right size socket, you run the risk of stripping the nut (not good). Don't use a monkey wrench or deep socket, use a regular socket. If you strip it, well, you'll need to get a stripped bolt remover socket from Sears (or online) and replace the bolt. Keep at it...
738079
Mine has a tough time removing rusted lug nuts from a truck but it may be my impact wrench more than the compressor itself. It should be strong enough with the right impact wrench.
648951
If you are going to be doing minor repairs , it probably will be overkill. If you are going to be working on older vehicles removing rusted brake caliper bolts and other hard to remove bolts etc, it may be justified. It doesn't seem to be to heavy, it can handle any job. A lot of techs would like to own it, I am in Dealerships on a regular basic.
1481281
I just use some today, and you do have to rub it sometime to get the rust to come off. I have seen the metal turn black and some time metal gray when the rust was removed. I love this product, it just saved me some tools that had gotten wet and rusted badly. I thought I was going to have to throw them away but it saved them. Well worth what I spent when I saved my Harley Davidson gas tank that rusted inside when it sat to long.
2088862
You can use your old bolts and parts to hook these up. But if they are rusted, it could be hard to get these parts on.
1387379
It can be taken down. I think the bolts will come out fine. It will be time consuming, but definitely doable. Just make sure you don't lose any parts or you'll have to reorder from Lifetime directly. As long as you keep the manual, reassembly should go smoothly.
2118347
i personally never tried it in that application however i did use it on exhaust manifold bolts and studs and the bolts were easily removable. to test it first smere some on a pipe and hit it with a propane torch if it doesnt catch fire i say your in like flynn
319511
Thank you for the question. Firstly I haven't owned this long enough to see rust (for sure, unless your living near the ocean) Secondly this is built like a tank, nothing at all like the "standard" EMT shears I have owned before. That being said just like any tool of quality, I take care of it... a touch of oil, should help in keeping any rust at bay for sure, again.... I have yet to see any show up at all.
326735
The handle was welded together on mine, so I had to sand of the little bit that remained after taking it off. Other than that, if you have the tools you can get it off just fine. Just beware of the welded piece when swinging around. *cough* if you do that.
649492
Yes, it´s strong enough to loosen the bolts, but also depends on the pressure setting, I have worked with this tool without problems, I assign 5 stars
2014673
hello,i would say that welding an exhaust pipe is best done with a wire feed welder.the exhaust pipe is rather thin and you may be able to do it w/this using lower amperage and small diameter rods like a 6013 which is pretty much an all purpose rod for steel.however,i have never tried welding exhaust and from my experience of having an exhaust installed and someone welding on it, they used a wire feed and down side is,that the heat and welding process will remove the galvinized protection at/around the weld and it will usually corrode/rust out at that point quicker.hope this helps some.
2031268
It's thick steel cable that normal bolt cutters wouldn't get through. Also, keep in mind that these thieves go for your catalytic converter because with a Sawzall, they can get through the exhaust pipe in 10-20 seconds and be on their way. If they see any kind of impediment, they're just going to find an easier target.
1890153
Not sure yet. It doesn't seem like it would rust easily. It appears there's a solid coating on it. It's like all tools, if you take care of them they will take care of you.
1896769
Possibly. Used mine to pull off a rusted on sleeve on rear axle bolt. It did get it off without tool snapping or bending. Tough set of pullers. Nice to have a set of different size pullers to meet needs of job.