I'm trying to replace the rubber sections of lines on an 89 LeSabre T Type. I'm trying to unscrew the connectors from the hoses, but they're pretty rusty. I've tried lots of PB blaster and so far I've gotten one off, but I've partially stripped two others.
Any suggestions as to how to get these unscrewed without stripping any more? Any suggestions on how to get the stripped ones off?? :(
2006-10-17 04:37:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Vise grips seem to be slipping too. I guess I need to tighten them more. Is there any other penetrant better than PB blaster?
I think I'm going to get a Mapp torch from Home Depot. Anything I should know when I get one?
2006-10-17 05:36:14 · update #1
If you've stripped the screws, you may need to drill them out.
You can try these:
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?pid=00952154000&vertical=Sears&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes
They do work well if there is still anything left of the head so they can get a grip.
2006-10-17 04:50:36 · answer #1 · answered by hsueh010 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sears makes pliers like a pipe wrench works - the more U turn the tighter they get - I use a VERY small pipe wrench,it will either snap the line Clean off or it will come loose - NOT regular channel locks or Vice-Grips.Snap-on or Mac Tools ALSO make a pair of pliers that do the same -
2006-10-17 06:17:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop,and i go through that all the time ,you may have to lock on to it with vise grips and just wring it off to get it off,that will mean replacing it,but i have seen some that were so bad that's what i have had to do a lot,you can try soaking it ,and apply a little heat from a small propane torch,but be care full,if it were me id just replace it and be done with it,good luck with it,i hope this help,s.
2006-10-17 05:02:48 · answer #3 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i hate to say it but vice grips if you dont have a brake tool also if the rust is inside the lines also you got a whole other problem.. use vice grips or big channel locks on the stripped studs good luck!
2006-10-17 05:04:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
marvin g is right.I have a 6" RIGID pipe wrench in my toolbox.This is the very reason I got it.
2006-10-17 06:24:42 · answer #5 · answered by dutch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a tourch and some heat but be careful not to get burned
2006-10-17 04:51:55 · answer #6 · answered by mike L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋