header headaches
 

:eek:Trying to remove the headers on my 500 EFIs to pressure test and the last two bolts on the starboard side of each engine wont budge ,already ruined 1 socket, any tips ? seems like the 2nd bolt in from rear is almost impossible to get a socket on properly . Anybody dealt with this before ? What Worked ? Thanks in advance Rich:cool-smiley-027:

use a good quality 6 point deep socket 3/8 drive from snap on or matco.

Already ruined the inside of a 6 point snap on regular socket ,can't seem to get the deep socket seated properly ,Do you think some heat would help ???:drink:

Open flame or heat gun in the engine compartment ....I'd be real careful. :party-smiley-004: Did you try anything like Kroil penetrating oil? I have been amazed how well Kroil works.

fixx
 

try tapping on the head of the bolt with a hammer with out malling it up,,then use a black impact socket,try tightening it first then loosen it..

Can you get a wrench on it??? They are only supposed to be torqued to 35-45lbs.
I got tired of the bolts on my Pantera and used SS ARP header studs and nuts.