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An old timer taught me that trick many years ago.
It rarely fails.
Mike
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Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 1:51
PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust
Manifold Bolt Removal
Great idea Mike!
Larry
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 1:47
PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust
Manifold Bolt Removal
Rob, A trick I use for tough rounded bolts
is I set a larger nut on top of the bolt and weld it to it. The larger the
better as long as you have clearance. I would use a 1/2" nut on the 3/8"
exhaust bolts. Then carefully impact it out while it is still hot from the
weld.
Mike Holleman
----- Original Message -----
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
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