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Originally Posted by abl1111
. . .Are there any other techniques to remove a frozen bolt that could help avoid the dreaded 'SNAP !' in the first place ? Besides obvious preventative stuff like using anti seize etc...
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I spent about 35 years developing new jet engines that run so hot that conventional anti seize products don't work; in fact they would oxidize and actually make the problem worse! Other than heat and/or liquid nitrogen, and Zyglo fluid (used for florescent penetrant inspection), this is some of the best stuff we found:
http://www.kanolabs.com/google/ Good hardware stores sometimes carry it but you can also order it from Eastwood
http://www.eastwood.com/kroil-penetrating-oil.html