Reply to "Frozen head bolt / engine reconditioning"

4vandproudMember

you twisted an L shaped allen tool? i'd try a quality socket style hex tool as in George's pic with a 1/2" breaker bar. worst case it won't turn just grind the head off down into the washer, no drills or torches needed with such easy access. then the remaining bolt can be heated near the block and removed with vice grips ...

but like i said that's worst case, i'll be surprised if a quality hex bit socket doesn't turn it right out. a couple good smacks and applying heat to the bolt head can only help

1/16/1812:37 PM

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