Dreaded #8 header bolt..tricks??
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Northern VA
Dreaded #8 header bolt..tricks??
I see that the aft bolt on #8 has backed out which looks to be the source of what sounds like an exhaust leak. my 7/16 open wrench is not long enough. Before I go out and buy a really long one tomorrow, what do you all use? 
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Northern VA
Thanks everyone. I bought a really long open end that should let me get it from above or below. Problem is, the head of the bolt is too close to the pipe to get a socket around it 
Add to that my gorilla size hands=FRUSTRATION.
Add to that my gorilla size hands=FRUSTRATION.
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Reading PA.
I know when I put my Hookers on I took a old socket and ground it down on a grinder. Also took a wrench heated it up with a torch and bent it so I could get a good bite on the bolt. It's still a pain to get to. I was turning that wrench about a 8th of a turn lotta times to get it snugged up. GOOD LUCK WITH IT 
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Nice job. That's exactly what I need!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: Albuquerque NM
Originally Posted by ericcer
I ended up buying ARP bolts that have a 8mm head on them. It made it easier to access with the smaller head.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 1999
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From: Bowling Green KY
I used a "spring" attachment that I bought from Sears. Basically it's an extension that is made out of a spring. It allows you to get in there from either top or bottom, but bottom was easiest for me.
Of course, I ended up ruining it because I tried to tighten the bolt too much with it but it was the only way I could get that thing started!
Of course, I ended up ruining it because I tried to tighten the bolt too much with it but it was the only way I could get that thing started!
