how do u get a stripped nut off that pain in the a$$ place on header
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how do u get a stripped nut off that pain in the a$$ place on header
i was installing a DC sports header today. i had every nut and bolt off except that pain in the *** one where the ac hose is. i went out and got a gator grip socket. but it wouldn't reach the nut. i also very carefully hammered a smaller socket on it and still didn't work. i have no idea what to do i can't break it and i'm not going to take out all that crap around it just for that. please help guys!!!!!!!!!!
you're in for it now. i had the same problem only i STOPPED when i felt the slightest socket slippage. just get a socket extension piece for around $3 and lots of wd-40, and while you're at the hardware store pick up some new nuts.
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Rep Power: 0 that bolt sucks, everyone i know has had problems with it. i just kept at it, stopping when i felt the socket slipping. it took a lot to get it off, good luck. i'm so glad the new header doesn't use the heat shield at all. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-puke.gif[/IMG]
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Rep Power: 0 If its stripped bad enough that you cant get a socket around it use a vice grip...and if you HAVE TO you can drill into the bolt and goto an automotive shop and buy a tap...its a piece that you tap into the hole in the top of the bolt and then a wrench goes on the other end and you can turn it out...BUT BE CAREFUL
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Rep Power: 0 Had the same problem and took it to the dealer and they took it off. The guy in the back was not suppose to do it, but I talked him in to it. See the little amount of work he did (removing the bolt) should have cost me like 35-45$, the cost of just pulling it in to the shop. When they told me that at the front desk, I got the one of the technicans to run out to the parking lot and take it off. All it needed was a little tender loving care and a little torque in the right place.
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Rep Power: 0 Yeah,....the key..not that it helps you now......[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/IMG].....is proper torque angle.......I had no problems, but the use of a deep socket and extension is best.. ...I would recommend a machine shop to help good luck bro!!!
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Rep Power: 0 << i was installing a DC sports header today. i had every nut and bolt off except that pain in the *** one where the ac hose is. i went out and got a gator grip socket. but it wouldn't reach the nut. i also very carefully hammered a smaller socket on it and still didn't work. i have no idea what to do i can't break it and i'm not going to take out all that crap around it just for that. please help guys!!!!!!!!!!
>>get a long extension and a braker bar. took me 10 seconds to pop it out.
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