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Old 1st April 2020, 10:49   #6
Avulon
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Originally Posted by Mike Noc View Post
Before you try to undo them give them a good couple of clouts with a blind punch and a lump hammer.
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Originally Posted by trikey View Post
And use a good hex socket.

And if the above don't work use heat. Should be pretty easy to get the blowtorch on the heads without melting anything important.


I usually heat with torch, spray with plusgas and use a good hex socket with 2 foot breaker bar - just make sure to check for 'spring' any sign of the bolt twisting and springing back then stop before the bolt snaps!



I am assuming that you don't have an powered impact gun of course? (even then the above methods can be used in conjunction with that, just replace the 2 foot breaker with the impact gun). It's even more important to use a quality socket and make sure the heads don't round when using the impact gun.
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PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors
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puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button
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