nujeepguy

i could turn it 4 turns,then it stuck, screached. afraid of breaking i ran all sorts of oil down the bolt to the threads and cranked it in/out to try to make progress slowly. none!
finally did last what should be first. i found my "kroil" and dribbled some down to the threads.in/out slowly,made progress from the start. it never fully jammed.finally just kept cranking out smooth.
this was bolt 4 for my air cond compressor

AINT NUTTIN LIKE KROIL!

Rogue4x4

Did you at least remove it, chase the threads in the hole, and grab a new bolt? Or did you just crank it down?

If the answer is no, you probably set it up for failure if you have to ever remove it again.

nujeepguy

ahhh,yeah i removed the bolt. thats what i was doing to remove the compressor. ill get a new one and chase it clean.
ill run it in and make sure it dont stick b4 i do the assembly .
cant take any chances. might use antisieze or locktight.

my main point is that kroil worked when 3 different oils didnt.

i said this ;just kept cranking out smooth.

Martlor13

How do you know that those 3 oils combined already had it loosened quite a bit and kroil was just a last punch haha

nujeepguy

thought of that but it jammed solid everytime till i let the kroil set a few min. then it moved more each time,,,jfwiw

im sold!

Rogue4x4

KROIL is some good stuff. However, have you tried a 50/50 mix of acetone/ATF?

Way better, and much cheaper.

Glad to hear this happened backing out, and not going in. Definitely chase the threads in the receiving hole, and get a new bolt. I wouldn't bother with loctite or anti seize on re-assembly unless specs call for it.

nujeepguy

i have both, read it here somewhere.do you mix it in an oil can?

i thought acetone would evaporate. idk it very well.

btw, off topic, im working on an outside hood release. it worked on just the dr side first try. still working. if cable breaks this will do it.
ill post if/when i get it.

Rogue4x4

Get one of those old school oiler cans, that has a trigger. Mix the solution in the base, screw on the trigger, pump, and good to go.

The acetone does evaporate quickly. However, the capillary action takes the oil where it needs to go. It just plain works.

Basslicks

I've got one like this that works well for that....

Rogue4x4

Exactly what I was thinking of.

cruiser54

wanna test penetrating oils?

Put some in a saucer about 1/16" deep.
Put a bolt threads facing down in the saucer and watch what happens.

nujeepguy

hey!,,thats mine...

CurrySoSpicy

If you leave he solution stand in the oiler can, approx how long will it take for the acetone to evaporate?

I just bought all the crap today to start mixing my own. Just wondering if I need to mix up the day I need it or if I can mix up a small batch and leave it sit for awhile.

moparado

If you figured out a way to do this, i'd be interested in your solution.
Been thinking about that also.
One of my worst fears is opening the hood and have the hood release lever in my hand behind my shoulder complete with 2 feet of broken hood release cable.

Rogue4x4

I would just mix enough to use when you need it. That's what I've always done when I have used it. Unless you can mix it in an airtight container and store it, then pour what you need when you need. It won't last long in that container, maybe a couple days tops...