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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by LT
Going to Sears tomorrow with my friend who can get me Sears discount.
You should really check out their rachet wrenches, I use a set and it makes things much easier in tight spaces.
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 04:09 PM
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blow torch ftw
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by 95SiR
try talking to it nicely. bitchy bolts like nice tools. maybe you'll get some play.
I tried but she was stubborn. Even bitch-slapped it with no luck. Tried to tighten it a little bit to maybe free a bind.

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You should really check out their rachet wrenches, I use a set and it makes things much easier in tight spaces.
I'll definitely look into them.

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blow torch ftw
Not when the oil pan is right next to it with some oil/road grime sludge.
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by AP2
You should really check out their rachet wrenches, I use a set and it makes things much easier in tight spaces.
YEa chris (swaggs22) used one of those when we replaced my transmission....works wonders
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by AP2
You should really check out their rachet wrenches, I use a set and it makes things much easier in tight spaces.
Best invention......ever.


Bolt extractors are key when working on older cars.
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by JoePoonani
Best invention......ever.


Bolt extractors are key when working on older cars.
Especially when bolts like these are near heat sources (downpipe is 2" below)
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by LT
Especially when bolts like these are near heat sources (downpipe is 2" below)
The constant hot/cold destorys metal.
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by JoePoonani
The constant hot/cold destorys metal.
Captain Obvious ladies and gentlemen!
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 05:08 PM
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Hack saw
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by LT
I'll definitely look into them.
I'm certain it'll get that bolt moving (If you haven't stripped it to hell). This tool is designed for shit like this.
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