Removing Seized Engine Studs

[Azza]

I read somewhere else on this site someone was having problems with a rusty bolt that snapped off when trying to remove it so i thought i would contribute something that may help.

I was taught a technique by an old fella years ago for removing seized engine studs, he would heat the casing around the stud with a gas torch for a few seconds and then apply a small amount of beeswax to the tip of the stud, the beeswax instantly melted and ran down the threads into the casing. he was able to then remove the seized stud bolt easily with his fingers using nearly no force! Amazing to see in action, it's as good as any magic trick.

Since then, i've thrown my can of CRC and now keep a lump of beeswax handy for bolts that have rusted or corroded in the threads and refuse to budge.

oh, you only need the area hot enough to melt the beeswax not vaporise it in a puff of smoke

[mercutio]

wow handy to know that
makes you wonder what is in beeswax but then it is a wax which is a hydrocarbon so there is some logic there

[Dr_PC]

I read somewhere else on this site someone was having problems with a rusty bolt that snapped off when trying to remove it so i thought i would contribute something that may help.

I was taught a technique by an old fella years ago for removing seized engine studs, he would heat the casing around the stud with a gas torch for a few seconds and then apply a small amount of beeswax to the tip of the stud, the beeswax instantly melted and ran down the threads into the casing. he was able to then remove the seized stud bolt easily with his fingers using nearly no force! Amazing to see in action, it's as good as any magic trick.

Since then, i've thrown my can of CRC and now keep a lump of beeswax handy for bolts that have rusted or corroded in the threads and refuse to budge.

oh, you only need the area hot enough to melt the beeswax not vaporise it in a puff of smoke

Been there done that wasn't my grandfather who showe dyou as well

[nuts]

i use this and it works well... loctite freeze & release just apply to rusted and seized bolts lowers core temp 2 minus 43 degrees celcius and lubricates as well

[ToySurf]

Try Drill it out with reverse drill bits, They usually grab and wind the broken bolt out.
If that doesn't work drill it out. And smack an easy out into it. And try wind it out, Be careful not to brake the easy out cause there a bastard to drill.