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 Post subject: siezed head bolts on the ef 6 cylinder
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2014 8:28 pm 
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How on earth will I get the bolts out now the bolt heads are starting to burr. 4 bolt left to undo ,all on the exhaust side in the middle of the engine. .

Anyway . OXY ? Grind heads off ? Rattle gun ?
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 Post subject: Re: siezed head bolts on the ef 6 cylinder
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2014 9:25 pm 
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using a single hex socket?

 

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 Post subject: Re: siezed head bolts on the ef 6 cylinder
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2014 10:03 pm 
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Hit straight down on the head of the bolt with a hammer. Be careful. Or use an impact driver.
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 Post subject: Re: siezed head bolts on the ef 6 cylinder
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2014 10:46 pm 
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I use a 1/2" drive, deep Impact socket....only has a single hex, and give them a good sharp whack with a drift and a hammer, before you try to undo them.

 

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 Post subject: Re: siezed head bolts on the ef 6 cylinder
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 9:19 am 
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I used a hex socket but these are tight. It even looks like there are score marks under the bolt heads . I am also using a 4 foot pole on the breaker bar . Even then they are giving a big crack when they give . May have to drop it at the engine shop.
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 Post subject: Re: siezed head bolts on the ef 6 cylinder
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 9:37 am 
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also try putting all the other head bolts back in and torque them up, then try undo the 4 your having trouble with...
I have found when removing a head (especially a 6 cyl) that its best to crack and all the head bolts before removing them.. as in just undo them a touch so they move, then start taking them out...
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 Post subject: Re: siezed head bolts on the ef 6 cylinder
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 10:13 am 
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I had this issue on the last head removal I did on a mates EF 6, I just got hold of a few old 5/8" 1/2" dr sockets and MIG welded them to the problem bolts. A few wet towels strategically placed over the valves and cam bearings and other areas to prevent damage worked for me. I know it might be a bit extreme but as long as you are careful, it worked a treat.

 

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 Post subject: Re: siezed head bolts on the ef 6 cylinder
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 6:54 pm 
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All good guys , I took to it with the grinder . I killed the head but have a spare . Oh well cant win them all . Can always cash the head in for an iced coffee . lol . Thanks guys
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