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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 09:09 PM
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So I have a intake manifold bolt that keeps spinning and spinning but wont back out! I tried a thin putty knife and pry upwards.... no go... So anyone have an idea?? Its the second passenger one from the front... Im just pissed and stumped at the sametime...

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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 09:15 PM
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Vice grips so you can pull up on it and turn it at the same time with maybe a little more force than your putty knife?
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Its a tight area, but ill have to try that tomorrow, thank you for the quick response!
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take the rest of them loose and use the loose manifold to apply pressure while you back it out
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take the rest of them loose and use the loose manifold to apply pressure while you back it out
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