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can a torque wrench be used to remove rusty bolts?

i got two 18mm bolts im trying to remove to take off the hub i was unsuccessful yesterday taking it off. so i started soaking it yesterday with liquid wrench and again today i soaked it again. later i will take a breaker bar to it i wanted to know if a torque wrench would be helpful taking it off. do they some how give you more power in removal

Public Comments

1. No, the breaker bar would have more torque. You would probably damage a torque wrench using it that way.
2. A torque wrench is not, and should not be used as, a breaker bar. You could mess up its calibration or break it. It's meant for torquing stuff down and nothing else.
3. NO!! Do not use a torque wrench to remove bolts, especially stuck ones. Fastest way known to take it out of calibration. It may give you more leverage because it is longer than a regular wrench or a breaker bar.
4. a SHARP blow with a hammer.on the head of the bolt...(not on the threads) may help... then use a socket & breaker bar.. if you need more leverage.. you can slip a lenght of pipe over the breaker bar... but you can snap the socket or bend the breaker bar if your not carefull.. IMPACT wrench is the easy fix...if you have a compressor.. OR an impact driver may help as well.. you can buy a cheap impact driver at the local auto store for around $20 heat from an OXY torch may help if you have one..