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AtomicLabMonkey · 2003-02-24, 05:16 PM

Hub nuts or wheel lug nuts? If you didn't already, soak it with penetrating oil (WD-40, etc.) multiple times, let it soak in overnight even. If that and a long breaker bar on the wrench doesn't even work, you can always try heating the nuts with a propane torch (not while the penetrating oil is still fresh! You don't want to light the car on fire...) to get them to expand and loosen a bit... do this at your own risk and be careful if you do. I've never had myself to but I've watched a mechanic do it.

2003-02-24, 05:16 PM	#3
AtomicLabMonkey Nightwalker Real Name: Austin Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 4,063 Car: '13 WRX YGBSM	Hub nuts or wheel lug nuts? If you didn't already, soak it with penetrating oil (WD-40, etc.) multiple times, let it soak in overnight even. If that and a long breaker bar on the wrench doesn't even work, you can always try heating the nuts with a propane torch (not while the penetrating oil is still fresh! You don't want to light the car on fire...) to get them to expand and loosen a bit... do this at your own risk and be careful if you do. I've never had myself to but I've watched a mechanic do it. __________________ "None of you seem to understand. I'm not locked in here with you.. you're locked in here with me."