So I'm changing out the front suspension parts on the X

[upallnight]

Originally Posted by crystalworks

Sounds like you need to invest in a torch... Glad I've only ever had to work on California and Texas BMW's. I feel for you northerners.

A torch is so 20th century, get an induction heater if you want to work on rusted cars.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJElT9xK3bk

[crystalworks]

Originally Posted by upallnight

A torch is so 20th century, get an induction heater if you want to work on rusted cars.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJElT9xK3bk

Yes, I keep forgetting those are thing. Good tip. Much less likely to heat up something in the nearby vicinity.

[oldskewel]

Originally Posted by upallnight

A torch is so 20th century, get an induction heater if you want to work on rusted cars.

Just the other day, I read on one of these forums where someone was using a torch while debugging a headlight wiring problem on his car. A little shocking until I saw that he was from the UK, where "torch" = "flashlight."

[xRide]

Originally Posted by upallnight

A torch is so 20th century, get an induction heater if you want to work on rusted cars.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJElT9xK3bk

very interesting. Never heard of this.