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Old 09-23-2006, 02:13 AM
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welp, seems I found the cause of my exhaust leak. While removing the drivers side header I was dismayed to find that the rear most bolt head had been broken off, dunno how. There's about an inch of bolt left sticking out so I figure vise grips. Any other suggestions? I PB'ed the hell out of it before I left so maybe that will help.
Old 09-23-2006, 02:38 AM
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ya anything will do as long as you have a good solid grip... good thing you found the source
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FREE ALL, vice grips, and a prayer............if it's fucked, then your really fucked....drilling isn't easy when the motor is in the car


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if you can get a good grip with vise grips, do that. other wise drop the header, dont remove it all the way, just drop it a few inches. get a stud puller and back it out.
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Vice grips are pretty handy.




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