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Old 05-27-2004, 08:48 PM
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How much are the heads torqued down? I’ve been trying to get the head bolts off with my little socket wrench and I can’t get them to budge. I know I’ll probably need a torque wrench, but just trying to save a few bucks!
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Never use a torque wrench to loosen bolts. Get either a 1/2 or 3/4 inch drive breakover and a 6 point impact socket.
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Originally Posted by 2xLS1
Never use a torque wrench to loosen bolts. Get either a 1/2 or 3/4 inch drive breakover and a 6 point impact socket.
You beat me to it. That is great advice!!!
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Originally Posted by 2xLS1
Never use a torque wrench to loosen bolts. Get either a 1/2 or 3/4 inch drive breakover and a 6 point impact socket.
i use a 24" 1/2 drive breaker bar and 15mm deep socket
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Thanks Guys!




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