My solution was: a lot of heat Used my propane torch and to protect brake lines, I covered them with my welders gloves, because I couldn’t find any plumbers mats. Each bolt took around 5-10 minutes of constant heating and then serious impact gun action, but I got there :)

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    2 years ago

    I didn’t see the first post but- Ayyy, let’s go!

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    2 years ago

    You know, the “D” key on my keyboard has been sticking recently.

    Just how much propane did you need?

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      I used this torch and because I was on low flame, I guess it didn’t need that much propane. Still on the same tank

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    2 years ago

    Went it well without any damage to the rest of the car?

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      Yeah, constantly checked if nothing was overheating. And the impact did very well too. I am surprised how hot it can get. The impact bit sometimes got too hot to the touch, so I had to stop so it could cool down

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      I am currently dipping the rusty parts in acid, will post another update of the process later in the community

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    Been there, done that. Swapped my motor out on my Mazda6 and the A/C compressor was WELDED on to the old engine block from rust. Sucker added at least four hours to the swap. Getting it out was liberating