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Old Dec 8, 2009
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Need help stripped nut

i am currently trying to replace my headers and one of the nuts holding the header to the engine block is rounded off. what options do i have to get it off?
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Re: Need help stripped nut

Look into a turbo socket. I use these around the shop all the time. Its made for rounded out bolts. I have a set from snap-on and a set from advance and both work great. As long as it isnt too far stripped.
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thanks, i ended up using a six sided socket rather than a 12 sided but thanks for the info
 
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