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I can't take a bolt off!!! header cover

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Old May 4, 2007 | 10:54 PM
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there's a cover on my stock header and there's 4 bolts on it. I took the 3 off but the forth one (on the top right) is stuck. I think it's rusted. I didn't try any power tools because i'm scared of stripping it. Any tips guys?
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Old May 4, 2007 | 10:55 PM
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PB blaster // some time of metal penetrant. Let it sit and soak as long as you can then keep trying. If the bolt breaks off, just replace the stud.
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Old May 4, 2007 | 10:57 PM
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what if the studs get stuck in there w/o the bolt?
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Old May 4, 2007 | 10:59 PM
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also, is it alright if i just take the sheild out and drive without it? That is if i have a stock header

thanks for answering my questions
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Old May 4, 2007 | 11:32 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rikaro &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">also, is it alright if i just take the sheild out and drive without it? That is if i have a stock header

thanks for answering my questions </TD></TR></TABLE>

why are you removing your header to put it back on after? if you do just use the other 3 bolts
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Old May 5, 2007 | 12:28 AM
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i'm removing the shield so that i can install the o2 sensor
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