Stripped header nut. Ideas/help?
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Stripped header nut. Ideas/help?
So I'm doing my head gasket on the B18C/DC2 daily and I have one damn nut on my exhaust studs that is stripped. Because of my header style, RMF narrow, I don't have enough space from the primary to get a socket on there either normal or strip nut socket, only wrenches. A standard 12mm wrench just slips, as does a small adjustable wrench I tried. Channel locks are going to be my next attempt but again space is limited. I also soaked it in WD Specialist to try and help break it loose and make it easier. Any ideas what to try next? This one damn thing is holding me up lol, head is disassembled, cams are out, ready to pop the fuel line and pull the head & intake mani as soon as this one damn header nut gets off.
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Re: Stripped header nut. Ideas/help?
Try using a standard or sae however you want to refer to it. 7/16 is close. Also I'm assuming your using a 12 point wrench try and fine a 6 point or using a tubing wrench in 12mm.
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Re: Stripped header nut. Ideas/help?
Heat (torch) will expand the nut hole and may help it break free easier.
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