Removing nuts or bolts

[CIVANO]

Haven't tried this. A friend sent the video.

 

[kingblazer84]

have used that trick many times, learned about it years ago! works great also on engine block oil plugs etc as well

 

[ChilliSpoons]

Good tip, thanks

 

[Dogbreath]

Cool stuff I'd heard of that but wouldn't really believe it without seeing it-Thanks for the video link.

 

[Tightlines22]

Thanks, never saw that trick before.

 

[WayWest]

I've used heat like this many times to break rusted bolts and other hardware. Heating up the outer metal faster than the bolt will cause expansion and breaks the rust seal making the bolt easier to turn out. I doubt the wax has anything to do with it at all. I'd suspect it's the thermal expansion from the torch thats doing the work. Im sure it can't hurt but I think the wax is getting too much credit

 

[trophywife]

wax is the lube, thermal expansion is the breaker.