KADE Valve Cover Bolts Won't Come Out

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high flya
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Joined: Fri Nov 11, 2005 1:04 pm
Car: 1993 S13 240SX SE Hatchback (Project)
2002 E46 M3 Coupe (Depleting my $$$)
2015 YZF-R3
2011 BL Mazda3 GX Wagon (Beater 3)

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2 of the 3 center bolts on the valve cover would turn but they won't come out. I grind the bolt heads down so that I can get the cover off. But I still can't work the protruding studs loose.

Any advice?


le_ryan
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Joined: Tue Jul 05, 2005 11:17 am
Car: Mazda3
91 Nissan 240SX SR

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vise grips.clamp em on, turn and pull up at the same time.

high flya
Posts: 48
Joined: Fri Nov 11, 2005 1:04 pm
Car: 1993 S13 240SX SE Hatchback (Project)
2002 E46 M3 Coupe (Depleting my $$$)
2015 YZF-R3
2011 BL Mazda3 GX Wagon (Beater 3)

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It worked! Thanks.

le_ryan
Posts: 5549
Joined: Tue Jul 05, 2005 11:17 am
Car: Mazda3
91 Nissan 240SX SR

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the best last resort tool ever invented............and i dont even own a pair


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