Saving the day

[Mark Denovich <mark@domain.elided>]

I was replacing the front shocks on my Milano this evening.  As usual, 
rust made things interesting...  Despite PB Blaster, heat, and a gentle 
touch I snapped the head off of one of the bolts.

After some swearing, I pulled out the MIG welder again.   The bolt was 
sheared flush with the A arm.   I cranked up the amps (120), and put a 
blob of metal on top of the sheared off bolt.   I then put a nut on top 
of the blob and welded the nut to the bolt.   Another shot of PB Blaster 
and I was able to put a wrench on the nut and removed the bolt.

Ta da.

BTW: My bilsteins arrived from www.eshocks.com in about 5 days.  I 
replaced the rears yesterday, and already the handling has been 
transformed.   I can't wait to hit the road tomorrow with the new fronts 
installed.

	--Mark
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