head bolt removal problem
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Burning Brakes
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head bolt removal problem
I was attempting to remove one of the heads on my motor when two of the bolts got their tops "rounded off" by the socket not being on straight I guess. Perhaps I was using the wrong style socket or, they may have already been a bit rounded before I touched them (they were, of course, really tight).
In any case I need to get those bolts out of there in order to remove the head.
Any one ever had to do this before? What do you do?
Your help will be deeply appreciated!
Regards, Mark :flag :chevy
In any case I need to get those bolts out of there in order to remove the head.
Any one ever had to do this before? What do you do?
Your help will be deeply appreciated!
Regards, Mark :flag :chevy
Burning Brakes
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From: Milford NH
Re: head bolt removal problem (marky mark)
I haven't used this in an engine application, but I have used vice grips. Put them on as tight as possible around the nut and use them to loosen it.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Orrtanna Pa.
Re: head bolt removal problem (marky mark)
A six point socket and a breaker bar.Works like a champ, and I've got the split up the side six point socket to prove it! :smash: :smash: :smash:
Pro
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From: Valparaiso IN
Re: head bolt removal problem (marky mark)
Mark,
Get to Sears and get their 'bolt out' set.. It is kind of fluted on the inside and bites into the rounded off head.. The have impact and wrench style. saved my butt a couple of times :smash: :hurray:
Get to Sears and get their 'bolt out' set.. It is kind of fluted on the inside and bites into the rounded off head.. The have impact and wrench style. saved my butt a couple of times :smash: :hurray:
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Burning Brakes
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Re: head bolt removal problem (OldSchool)
Thanks to all that replied. The tight confines may prevent using vice grips or anything wider than a socket. I can't get back to work on it for a few days. If successful, I'll report what worked.
Thanks again, Mark
Thanks again, Mark
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Burning Brakes
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Re: head bolt removal problem (marky mark)
UPDATE ON MY BOLT REMOVAL PROBLEM:
"OLD SCHOOL", MANY THANKS FOR THE TIP ABOUT THE SEARS/CRAFTSMAN PRODUCT CALLED "BOLT OUT". I BOUGHT THEM TODAY AND THOSE SUCKERS CAME OUT WITH NO PROBLEM. WHAT A HUGE RELIEF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ONCE AGAIN THE FORUM DELIVERS!!!!!
REGARDS, MARK
"OLD SCHOOL", MANY THANKS FOR THE TIP ABOUT THE SEARS/CRAFTSMAN PRODUCT CALLED "BOLT OUT". I BOUGHT THEM TODAY AND THOSE SUCKERS CAME OUT WITH NO PROBLEM. WHAT A HUGE RELIEF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ONCE AGAIN THE FORUM DELIVERS!!!!!
REGARDS, MARK
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St. Jude Donor '09
Re: head bolt removal problem (marky mark)
:hurray: :hurray: I was hoping that Craftsman set would work, I have a set too. Haven't used them though.
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Pro
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From: Epping NH
Re: head bolt removal problem (marky mark)
I just used the Sears 'bolt out' set this weekend on a 9/16 bolt head that I had stripped round last weekend. After letting WD-40 set for a few days, I taped the Sears bit onto the bolt with a hammer, attached a socket wrench, held my breath, pulled on the breaker bar and that sucka came right out!!!!
I highly recommend this set to anyone pulling bolts out of an old vet!
Mark
I highly recommend this set to anyone pulling bolts out of an old vet!
Mark