I need some help here guys, my grill studs are broken off with the bolts frozed in them. Here is the big question :Brow: how can I remove the bolts from the studs if there frozen in. I dont want to damage them because I want to reattach them to the grill. Please help :ball: the grill that I have dosent need much repair and I dont want to break anything else doing so. Thanks guys Larry :TU:
Larry, I had the same problem on one of my studs. Spray some WD40 on the bolt and put a vise grip on the stud and a socket on the bolt and loosen it that way. The stud may get scracted up a little from the vise grip but it should loosen that bolt.:Brow:
when you re-assemble your grill would it be a good idea to use brass or stainless nuts to eliminate fighting corrosion next time (if there is a next time) just a thought.
When I put anything together here in the "rust belt" I always use Anti-Seize compound. It makes removal at a later date much easier. I have also had good luck with the PB blaster that was recommended here. Just got the lower trans cooling line off my Sportwagon with it. Not bad for never being out in 33 years. :eek2: Give it a try if the WD40 doesn't do it. I think Autozone or Advance Auto carries it. Good Luck, Mark
PB blaster is pretty good stuff ... i use it al the time. WD40 seems to evaporate ..(kinda runs from the fight) but if you get a bolt that refuses to pop loose. there is stuff at the GM dealership called "heat valve penetrant" it is foaming and clingy and is some serious stuff.... but dont get it on plastic .... especially painted or plated plastic ... it really makes exhaust bolts easier.
