In a message dated 7/22/2005 2:59:41 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET writes: how many people have broken these bolts trying to remove them? if i do get them out, will i need to run a tap into the hole to re thread it? does anyone know the sizes of these bolts so that i can have replacements on hand? any tricks for getting them out? thanks! . Hi All, Anytime I have a project involving the exhaust system, I start two weeks ahead of time, soaking all of the connectors with WD40. Get under there & spray every couple of days. The heat sucks the penetrating oil in. & still....it aint easy ! JC... |
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