how to remove engine cover?
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SneakyFish
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how to remove engine cover?
just what it says. i know its two nuts using allen keys but unfortunately it stripped. so anyone got any ideas?
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HuyyNguyen
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Re: how to remove engine cover? (SneakyFish)
"Alden's Pro GrabIt" as seen on TV?
Re: how to remove engine cover? (SneakyFish)
I drilled the screws out when the dealer ship stripped them and then new ones were like a buck and some change each..
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dangeris
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Re: how to remove engine cover? (mikegtr06)
How the hell do you guys strip out the nuts?
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Mr.Coupe
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Re: how to remove engine cover? (dangeris)
Remember guys rightie tightie and leftie loosiedangeris wrote:How the hell do you guys strip out the nuts?
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SneakyFish
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Re: how to remove engine cover? (dangeris)
im stripped it because my dad gave me the wrong sized tools. he gave me an allen key but didnt tell me it was sae so basically i tried and started stripping it. stopped when i saw it but was kinda a bit late
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Re: how to remove engine cover? (SneakyFish)
the engine cover screws have ridges on the side that give you the option of using pliers... Itighten my cover down by hand
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Re: how to remove engine cover? (dangeris)
In all fairness, they are really soft....dangeris wrote:How the hell do you guys strip out the nuts?
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Re: how to remove engine cover? (marlin29311)
That's what she saidmarlin29311 wrote:
In all fairness, they are really soft....
Seriously, I've never had any problems taking them off. Sorry to hear about your situation Sneaky...Hope you get it resolved