Old Mechanic Trick To Removing Rusty Exhaust Manifold Bolts

[Jim]

Bottom Line: Penetrant and let soak, six point socket/wrench, back and forth (loosen / tighten), maybe use some heat, keep bolts tight until all have been broken loose.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PKNCVXvZ6w

[Steve-O]

I actually just used the loosen/tighten method to remove some of the bolts holding in my old shocks. Thanks, Jim!

[Jim]

Glad it helped!