I wonder if there's an attachment that could be used on a propane or MAPP gas torch to focus flame on the bolt? If need be, replacing the crank seal shouldn't is pretty easy once the crank bolt, toothed gear are removed? Neil. On 10/31/20, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > I'm well experienced using the heat wrench to get stuff undone. You need the > right type of torch and some experience. Oxy-Acetylene. For the glued bolt > situation you really only need to get the bolt to 400F or so. The trick is > to heat the bolt quickly so you can soften the glue and not transfer much > heat to the crank or seal area. Having a right sized impact wrench will also > help. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of Neil N > Sent: Friday, October 30, 2020 9:14 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Refresh my memory about inner tie rods, someone! > > Would judicious use of a "hot wrench" (torch) help? >
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