I have also used this trick very successful it also works great if you
brake the bolt and have enough sticking out to put a nut big enough over the
shaft and weld it on then remove it.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2006 10:20
AM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust
Manifold Bolt Removal
I agree with Mike, if you have a welder this is a
great way to do it. Not only do you have a nice new bigger nut to grab, the
heat from welding helps loosen the bold.
Trooper
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 3:15
PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust
Manifold Bolt Removal
An old timer taught me that trick many years
ago. It rarely fails.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 1:51
PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust
Manifold Bolt Removal
Great idea Mike!
Larry
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006
1:47 PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list]
Exhaust Manifold Bolt Removal
Rob, A trick I use for tough rounded
bolts is I set a larger nut on top of the bolt and weld it to it. The
larger the better as long as you have clearance. I would use a 1/2" nut
on the 3/8" exhaust bolts. Then carefully impact it out while it is
still hot from the weld.
Mike Holleman
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006
1:15 PM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust
Manifold Bolt Removal
I have a question for the list that is not specifically
Chevelle related, but is chevy related nonetheless. I'm removing
the exhaust manifolds from a 1995 Chevy 454 engine to install
headers. The passenger side manifold bolts came out with the
help of an impact wrench. On the driver side, I've got all but
three bolts loose. I stopped when one of the tough bolts started
to round out. Now I need to remove the bolt, but cannot get a
grip with a socket. I think Craftsman makes something that will
grip even a rounded bolt head, so I'll give that a try, but thought
I'd ask whether anyone has any advice on removing these last three
bolts. Any tips to remove the bolt that has started to
round? How about just removing the stubborn bolts? Should
I heat them first? Any tips that have worked for you in the past
will be appreiated. Thanks.
Rob S. 1966
Chevelle SS 396 Convertible
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