Snapped bolt - chassis

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Originally Posted by 4bee

FWIW. A trick taught to me yonks ago in my Refrigeration Trade is before starting to undo a bolt or a nut, very slightly tighten it. Still works for me when I need it to.

This breaks the thread free but without snapping said bolt.
Of course always try & apply WD40, CR stuff before hand & let sit for a few minutes.

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Tightening before loosening works, as does giving a stuck bolt/screw a sharp tap, failing that heating it, usually done with an oxy torch or similar also known as a "gas axe" although for bolt removal you obviously don't want to use the cutting tip, nowadays there are induction heaters for bolts, nuts, studs, etc.

https://www.bing.com/th?id=OVP.a4m7y...bw=3&bc=ffffff YouTube

Lukeis, I'm glad to hear you managed to remove it, you might want to put some anti-seize on it before reassembly, for easier removal in future.