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Old 03-07-2010 | 04:08 PM
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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
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Old 03-07-2010 | 05:40 PM
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use a good quality 6 point deep socket 3/8 drive from snap on or matco.
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Old 03-07-2010 | 06:08 PM
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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 ???
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Old 03-07-2010 | 07:02 PM
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Open flame or heat gun in the engine compartment ....I'd be real careful. Did you try anything like Kroil penetrating oil? I have been amazed how well Kroil works.
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Old 03-07-2010 | 10:43 PM
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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..

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Old 03-07-2010 | 11:04 PM
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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.
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