not trying to second guess your actions or thought process..sometimes you have to get into it and not worry about fluids on the floor..the worst is brake fluid, it burns easily and is hard to put out,Ive had a few under-vehicle brake fluid fires (by torching-) I think you could get a oxy torch on those bolts if you use a welding torch tip (not a cutting torch) Of course It's easy for me to say up here in MD and not being there on your shop floor in MS to see it in person..Man I can imagine the frustration with a couple bolts holding up the whole operation.
