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spectratoad
06-23-2006, 05:43 PM
Not nuts. Anyway, I am trying to replace the front wheel hub assembly on my 2000 GMC. There are three bolts from the backside that hold it in place. They are not budging whatsoever. I have tried hitting with hammer to break it loose, penetrating oil. :mad:
Anyone have any break the bolt loose magic tricks they want to kick down????? HELP!!!!!! :cry:
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YeLLowBoaT
06-23-2006, 05:45 PM
Have you tried a little heat???

DD_Tahiti
06-23-2006, 05:46 PM
PB Blaster. Can get it at any auto parts store.

spectratoad
06-23-2006, 05:50 PM
PB Blaster. Can get it at any auto parts store.
Tried that. I am going to try the impact though. Need to pull the CV axle off to get a straight shot at the bolts. We will see what happens.

DD_Tahiti
06-23-2006, 05:53 PM
Tried that. I am going to try the impact though. Need to pull the CV axle off to get a straight shot at the bolts. We will see what happens.
Damn... Those bolts must be really stuck in there. PB has always workd for me. But the impact should do the trick with it. Sucks you have to go through extra work though. But nothing is ever as easy as it could be :cry:

Cheap Thrills
06-23-2006, 06:02 PM
I saw a product the other day that would freeze the bolt causing it to constrict and cause the rust to break free. But damned if I can remember what it was called or where it was advertised.
Maybe someone knows what I'm talking about.
BTW They're not left hand thread are they ?
C.T. :wink:

poncho-pwr
06-23-2006, 06:12 PM
Try heating it up a little first, then spray it with the PB Blaster. Give it 10-15 minutes and I bet it comes off.

Cheap Thrills
06-23-2006, 06:22 PM
here it is (http://www.loctite.com/int_henkel/loctite_europe/binarydata/pdf/LT8040_Freeze_UK_0804.pdf#search='rust%20freeze')
C.T. :wink:

Trailer Park Casanova
06-23-2006, 07:52 PM
Make sure they're not reverse threaded.