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ok, my flexplate bolts will NOT come out

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Old May 18, 2004 | 03:16 PM
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ok, my flexplate bolts will NOT come out

I tried everything

breaker bar

1/2" impact gun

1/2" air ratchet

nothing will break these bolts loose. What can I do??
Old May 18, 2004 | 03:20 PM
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PB blaster?
Old May 18, 2004 | 03:59 PM
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heat them up with a heat gun, nothign stronger though & loosen.
Old May 18, 2004 | 04:29 PM
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arent those the reverse threaded ones?
or am I thinking of something else?
Old May 18, 2004 | 04:40 PM
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Originally posted by Xride
arent those the reverse threaded ones?
or am I thinking of something else?
...something else...
Old May 18, 2004 | 04:56 PM
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ah I don't think I have a heat gun

I can probably hit them with the hair dryer though
Old May 18, 2004 | 07:45 PM
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A real good impact should do it......650 ft/lb will do it.
Old May 18, 2004 | 10:41 PM
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my impact gun must suck
Old May 19, 2004 | 07:36 AM
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Get a block of wood in there to keep it from turning. get a wrench on it and smack it with a rubber hammer. something with a littl e give, not a hard plastic one. Just make sure the wrench is on there square. I think the impact and the vibration is what breaks it loose. This works when the impacts won't.

They do not have reverse threads.

Good luck!
Old May 19, 2004 | 01:27 PM
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Actually you want something that will not give. I've found a good wrench and a coulpe of light taps with a 3lb. BFH works very well.
Old May 19, 2004 | 02:10 PM
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Ok guys I finally got them!

After an hour of going back and forth with the impact gun and 2 foot breaker bar with my weight on it. They're all out, and I got my rear main seal replaced.

Now I'm gonna have my brother in law get me some new bolts at the dealer

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