tonna1 Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 I use diesel! (the fuel, not the aftershave!) I paint it on with a brush the evening before I am going to begin any job that may involve tight bolts, which is most jobs on older cars. The results are great! I have never struggled with any bolts since I have been using it. It was suggested by a mate at work as I mentioned to him that I really struggle sometimes as I only have one arm. (bike crash 5 years ago). ONE VERY IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE! ALWAYS WEAR RUBBER GLOVES & ONLY USE IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS! Hope this will be of use to those like me who only feel comfortable either with a spanner in your hand or behind the wheel of your Celica! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersai101 Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Plus gas works a treat, spray it on the night before and if that doesn't work, heat it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slybunda Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 hmm diesel is very cheap too compared to wd40 and alternatives. may get some and put in a spray bottle. what makes diesel so good at this sort of stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublet Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 WD40 is actually pretty bad as a penetrating liquid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex991 Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Diesel is oil so not surprised that it works as it doesn't evaporate like petrol does and just runs through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCelica Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Is there another products people can suggest that is ideal for removing seized bolts please? Got a calliper bolt that just won't budge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublet Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Impact wrench or proper penetrating oil, not WD40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insanity-74 Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Plus Gas used to work well, but haven't seen it for years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCelica Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Thanks guys found plus gas on the world of the bay so will order some up I Do need to get an impact wrench soon as well hopefully a lil lube and gentle persuasion it may budge ( sounds kinda wrong sorry) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex991 Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Thanks guys found plus gas on the world of the bay so will order some up I Do need to get an impact wrench soon as well hopefully a lil lube and gentle persuasion it may budge ( sounds kinda wrong sorry) Once you get it moving, don't keep undoing it. Undo it, do it up, un do it a bit more then wind it on again etc. Works any dirt or rust on the thread out of the nut you are taking off so it doesn't build up 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCelica Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Once you get it moving, don't keep undoing it. Undo it, do it up, un do it a bit more then wind it on again etc. Works any dirt or rust on the thread out of the nut you are taking off so it doesn't build up Thanks Alex fingers crossed as can't warrant paying a garage to change my disks and pads just because I couldn't get a bolt undone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Chris_ Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Once you get it moving, don't keep undoing it. Undo it, do it up, un do it a bit more then wind it on again etc. Works any dirt or rust on the thread out of the nut you are taking off so it doesn't build up +1 keep adding oil / WD each time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fujifilm Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 I spray liberally with WD40 then put 3 in 1 oil on it and leave to soak, recently did this on a trolley jack that had been buried in the garden (dont ask!!) for six years. When dug up everything was seized, after a jet wash it was sprayed in wd40 then the 3 in 1 oil applied and bobs your granny its now working. the only thing that I snapped was the plastic filler cap on resevoir. I will add that my 3 in 1 is about ten years old I know a lot of stuff has changed of late due to Eu regulations and what chemicals are now allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Chris_ Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 I spray liberally with WD40 then put 3 in 1 oil on it and leave to soak, recently did this on a trolley jack that had been buried in the garden (dont ask!!) for six years. When dug up everything was seized, after a jet wash it was sprayed in wd40 then the 3 in 1 oil applied and bobs your granny its now working. the only thing that I snapped was the plastic filler cap on resevoir. I will add that my 3 in 1 is about ten years old I know a lot of stuff has changed of late due to Eu regulations and what chemicals are now allowed. Sorry, but I've got to ask Is it something like a squirrel hiding things away for the future ? Beware using WD40 on anything that has rubber seals such as hydraulics or door locks. It can also make some plastics brittle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fujifilm Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 Sorry, but I've got to ask Is it something like a squirrel hiding things away for the future ? Beware using WD40 on anything that has rubber seals such as hydraulics or door locks. It can also make some plastics brittle. Its a massive jack ex garage, it was too heavy to move about and I decided that I had enough of messing with cars, was doing a bit of land fill at the side of the house and decided to throw in there along with loads of old tools and stuff!! What i did not realise is how deep I buried it.Got myself a piddly jack but now I have another celica to play with I wanted to be able to jack both wheels at the same time, so had this bright idea to dig it up!! Now I have a knackered back hydraulic oil all over the block paving and the Mrs giving me no end of grief. Should have just gone and bought a new one! On the plus side, I do now have a hole in the ground about the size of the Mrs, and seems a shame to waste it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Chris_ Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 Glad I asked. Thanks for the laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ams Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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