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Re: Steering linkage bolt seized - torch? Something else?
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 7/16/2007

I,ve had luck by heating the bolt (not too hot) and let it cool before trying to remove. Heating the bolt causes it to expand so when it contracts again after cooling sometimes it will loosen up the crud and allow some penitrant to get in. good luck Login to read more.