Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust Manifold Bolt Removal

[Kyle Bennett]

I've had good luck with the Irwin sockets that are intended for removing nuts and blots with rounded heads. Comes in a little carrying case that is blue and a GREAT tool to keep in your toolbox. It looks like a socket, but the inside of it is kinda like a spiral which bites on the head of the nut/bolt. They work great. It's kinda like an eazy-out, but for a socket. No drilling is required, just slip it on like a socket and start turning.   http://www.irwin.com/irwin/consumer/jhtml/browse.jhtml?catId=IrwinCat100313   Good luck, Kyle ----- Original Message ----- From: Rob Shaffer To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 1:15 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust Manifold Bolt Removal I have a question for the list that is not specifically Chevelle related, but is chevy related nonetheless.  I'm removing the exhaust manifolds from a 1995 Chevy 454 engine to install headers.  The passenger side manifold bolts came out with the help of an impact wrench.  On the driver side, I've got all but three bolts loose.  I stopped when one of the tough bolts started to round out.  Now I need to remove the bolt, but cannot get a grip with a socket.  I think Craftsman makes something that will grip even a rounded bolt head, so I'll give that a try, but thought I'd ask whether anyone has any advice on removing these last three bolts.  Any tips to remove the bolt that has started to round?  How about just removing the stubborn bolts?  Should I heat them first?  Any tips that have worked for you in the past will be appreiated.  Thanks. Rob S. 1966 Chevelle SS 396 Convertible