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Car Forum / Driving, Maintenance, Tuning / Maintenance and Repair / August 2005

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Propane torch after "liquid wrench"

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jim - 14 Aug 2005 22:57 GMT
Trying to get the 2 part caliper off my 95 Grand Marquie.  I tried
liquid wrench on these 3/4" bolts, and am about to use a torch.  My
question is:  since "liquid wrench" is flammable as hell, how long
should I wait before taking a torch to those bolts?  Its been awhile
since i've used one and I dont want to set things on fire without
knowing any precautions.

Thanks
Daniel J. Stern - 15 Aug 2005 02:29 GMT
> Trying to get the 2 part caliper off my 95 Grand Marquie.  I tried
> liquid wrench on these 3/4" bolts, and am about to use a torch.  My
> question is:  since "liquid wrench" is flammable as hell, how long
> should I wait before taking a torch to those bolts?  Its been awhile
> since i've used one and I dont want to set things on fire without
> knowing any precautions.

It's a good question, but you're worried overmuch. Liquid Wrench is
flammable, but it's not gasoline, nor anything close to it. Generally a
film of it on metal parts will not support combustion -- you might get a
brief dark-blue flame surrounding the oiled part, for less than a second,
but nothing worth worrying about. Make sure there's good ventillation,
because you will probably get some smoke and/or "hot Liquid Wrench" fumes.
Ryan Underwood - 15 Aug 2005 04:43 GMT
>Trying to get the 2 part caliper off my 95 Grand Marquie.  I tried
>liquid wrench on these 3/4" bolts, and am about to use a torch.

I've had a lot more luck with PB blaster, especially in combination with
heat.

>My question is:  since "liquid wrench" is flammable as hell, how long
>should I wait before taking a torch to those bolts?

It is not that flammable.  I wouldn't worry about it.  I've started small
fires with it but it won't explode or anything and you can blow out the
flames easily.  Of course, you can avoid starting these fires by spraying
the bolt AFTER torching it instead of immediately before...
Daniel J. Stern - 15 Aug 2005 05:21 GMT
> >Trying to get the 2 part caliper off my 95 Grand Marquie.  I tried
> >liquid wrench on these 3/4" bolts, and am about to use a torch.
>
> I've had a lot more luck with PB blaster, especially in combination with
> heat.

Kroil. Anything else is greasy kidstuff.
ed - 15 Aug 2005 16:39 GMT
Its not like its Starting Fluid or anything...sheeesh. Wash it off with
Brake Parts Cleaner and let it dry if it bugs you.

For the record...I'm a fan of PB and Kroil!  :)
NapalmHeart - 16 Aug 2005 01:30 GMT
> Trying to get the 2 part caliper off my 95 Grand Marquie.  I tried
> liquid wrench on these 3/4" bolts, and am about to use a torch.  My
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> Thanks

I have found that using heat first, then a penatrant, made more sense.

Ken
 
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