Thread: Pinch bolt fun. Vag-com codes also

Has anyone tried the 50/50 mix of ATF / Acetone? It's supposed to work better than any commercially available product for removing rusted / seized bolts.

vibration, lubrication.....are we in a car forum? lol

Mine was easy, even in 4 MD and PA winters. PB'd them for a few days before. 20 mins per side maybe? 5lb sledge is all it took.

Quote: Originally Posted by Passit+miata shaggie, or, you could have done this: http://www.passatworld.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=233225 Much easier than killing yourself on a pich bolt with a BFH. Did you pull out the ABS sensor before you pulled the axle out? i tried that also but the part that was still left in is what wouldnt move. that is when i moved to the BFH. the ABS sensor just got knocked loose when i took the BFH to the bolt. it was...

Has anyone tried the 50/50 mix of ATF / Acetone? It's supposed to work better than any commercially available product for removing rusted / seized bolts.

Quote: Originally Posted by shaggie We took out the bottom strut bolt and pulled it off the "swayarm" (i call it that for lack of better words). Next came the top 3 bolts on the top of the control arm plate. this is how i do the front suspension everytime sway bar link bolt strut to lower control arm bolt 3 strut tower bolts 2 control arm bolts

Remove the sensor and try cleaning it. In all of the beating, you may have dislodged some rust that may be fouling the sensor. It just pulls out of the hole, albeit with a bit of resistance. Then check for broken wires. Any broken wire can be spliced and made water resistant. The sensor assembly is not hard to replace but you don't want to spend $100+ on your car if you don't need a new part.

Quote: Originally Posted by javis20 Has anyone tried the 50/50 mix of ATF / Acetone? It's supposed to work better than any commercially available product for removing rusted / seized bolts. what this does, i believe, is a hyper-wd40. between these two chemicals there is no catalyst to break down the rust, from my knowledge. PB blaster actually breaks down the scales of rust. now, in iadubber's scenario, it was the vibration that...

shaggie, or, you could have done this: http://www.passatworld.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=233225 Much easier than killing yourself on a pich bolt with a BFH. Did you pull out the ABS sensor before you pulled the axle out?

Quote: Originally Posted by javis20 Has anyone tried the 50/50 mix of ATF / Acetone? It's supposed to work better than any commercially available product for removing rusted / seized bolts. what this does, i believe, is a hyper-wd40. between these two chemicals there is no catalyst to break down the rust, from my knowledge. PB blaster actually breaks down the scales of rust. now, in iadubber's scenario, it was the vibration that...