08/27/2026
Used up all my luck in one go a couple weeks ago. Those are GM 5.3 ls/vortec exhaust manifold bolts. If you work on these motors you know they tend to seize and break off. Well right there is all 6 from one head intact and reusable. Vehicles owner was kind enough to pre-treat them with Kroil for a few days before work began. We can talk about whether or not reusing them is best practice or not but here it worked and a new gasket resealed everything properly
