cant crack bleeder screws
cant crack bleeder screws i tried a wrench, WD40, penetrating oil, etc. and cant for the life of me break loose the screws. anyone have tips so i dont snap them? these are the coolant bleeders BTW
Last edited by Revelation Z28; Dec 22, 2007 at 04:23 PM.
You must be doing something wrong, all you should need is a screwdriver.
If they are rusted shut or something, you might try some heat.
If they are rusted shut or something, you might try some heat.
Last edited by infinitebird; Dec 22, 2007 at 04:25 PM.
actually it looked like some corrosion where they thread in. but im surprised the penetrating oil never got em. it worked on my header bolts
first try was the screwdrivers, then the wrench around the brass hex.
first try was the screwdrivers, then the wrench around the brass hex.
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They're brass from my understanding, so they can't rust thankfully. BUT The coolant can really play hell with the brass and seize them up :\ I would usually say use heat as well, but being on rubber lines, can't see that being too good of an idea 
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