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Hi all,
Another inane question I'm afraid....
I'm working my way into the engine to get at a blown head gasket and all that is (currently) left between me and the head being removed are the cylinder head bolts.
I have so far managed to snap my 19mm standard socket, and have been nervous about my remaining "centre grip" 19mm socket as it is by design not a tight fit and I'm using a 1.5metre "lever" but so far no joy.
I know it is steel through alloy which is always a pain but none of the three bolts I've tried have shown any signs of shifting.
So my questions are :
1. Is there a special socket that is good for these cylinder head bolts ?
2. Is there an approach that I should be taking to loosen them ?
Starting to feel that this simple job is like wading through treacle!
Regards
Steve
Another inane question I'm afraid....
I'm working my way into the engine to get at a blown head gasket and all that is (currently) left between me and the head being removed are the cylinder head bolts.
I have so far managed to snap my 19mm standard socket, and have been nervous about my remaining "centre grip" 19mm socket as it is by design not a tight fit and I'm using a 1.5metre "lever" but so far no joy.
I know it is steel through alloy which is always a pain but none of the three bolts I've tried have shown any signs of shifting.
So my questions are :
1. Is there a special socket that is good for these cylinder head bolts ?
2. Is there an approach that I should be taking to loosen them ?
Starting to feel that this simple job is like wading through treacle!
Regards
Steve
