Ouch! Hate it when that happens.
03 Chevy ECSB, Z71, 6.0L(LQ4), Maggie @ 9PSI, 4l80E, PI Vig 2800, Detroit True-Trac, 4.10, 90mm LS2 TB, Meth Injection, HSW Dry N20, LPE GT7 Cam, 918 springs, Dynatech LT's, Hi Flow cats, custom stainless exhaust, DMH cutouts, DJM Suspension Drop, E-Fans, AirAid, HPT 2Bar SD Tuned, 11.68 @ 114.2
Going to try some stuff in the morning...here's hoping.
wrong size socket? Sears has those easy out type sockets for rounded off heads. An impact is usually best to break bolts loose.
Only use a 6 point socket on those, no 12 point sockets.
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That can be a tough one. How long have those bolts been in there? You could, as a last resort, if nothing else works, drill a pilot hole in the center of it, then step up drill bits until you've removed the head of the bolt. I'd probably try an assortment of 6 and 12 point sockets(driving them on with a hammer), then resort to welding a bolt onto it, then drilling last.
Why are you removing the head, just out of curiosity?
2001 ECSB 4x4, 5.3, Radix, 3.0 pulley, VHP Trucker cam, 216/224 .551/.551 115 lsa, 1.8 Crane roller rockers, 4L65E, Yank SC3000, 3.73, Cal-Tracs, HPTuners.
I didn't offer any solutions.... you didn't really ask. I've used the Sears sockets Red mentions. They work well. I've also welded another nut to a couple and that worked.
03 Chevy ECSB, Z71, 6.0L(LQ4), Maggie @ 9PSI, 4l80E, PI Vig 2800, Detroit True-Trac, 4.10, 90mm LS2 TB, Meth Injection, HSW Dry N20, LPE GT7 Cam, 918 springs, Dynatech LT's, Hi Flow cats, custom stainless exhaust, DMH cutouts, DJM Suspension Drop, E-Fans, AirAid, HPT 2Bar SD Tuned, 11.68 @ 114.2
Started off using the spline S&K's. Then on to a 6-pt...3/8", 1/2"...Originally Posted by RedHeartbeat
Sorry...long night. Louis recommended getting a 1/2" impact socket, hammering it on, and trying that.
Alton mentioned hitting it with a hammer repeatedly to warm it up...
Open and appreciative of all suggestions.
That's all good advice. It will come out, just needs a little extra effort. Don't give up.
Seems like once I get frustrated with a situation, things go from bad to worse. I'm usually better off to walk away from it for an hour or two, then when I come back it seems to go easy. Good luck man!
Edit: If the other bolts are already loose, tighten them back down. If that one bolt is the only one holding the head down, there is more pressure against it. Just a last second thought.
Last edited by AKlowriderZ71; 03-28-2009 at 12:01 AM.
Good idea...I'll try that (the others are all loose).
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