Re: [Amc-list] Darn exhaust manifold bolts!

["Bruce Griffis" <bruce.griffis@xxxxxxxxx>]

Cool! Well, I decided to work on the rear-most bolt - as I could get
my snazzy 9/16" 6 point socket on it, and turn it with a hefty 1/2"
drive socket wrench. Well, the bolt snapped.

I'm going to have a shop do it - I don't want to drill it out and tap
it. Shoulda let the Kroil work a little longer.

On Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 10:11 PM, Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> The ratcheting wrenches may not fit because the heads are a bit larger than a normal wrench. I use a six point box end for the tight places. 12+ point sockets I don't even buy any more -- they strip too easy especially on a slightly worn bolt.  You might need an offset wrench, but I'm pretty sure mine is a standard six point box on one end, open end on the other. Those are the best! You can take the next size up box end and slip it over the open end to make the wrench longer (like a cheater bar) and get those really tight bolts!
>
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