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    160 degree thermo install

    you know the 13mm bolt/bolts your supposed to remove so you can remove the tube so you can get to the thermostat housing?

    why cant i remove this bolt? i keep turning and turning the 13mm ratchet i cant get it off. then i tried to turn it the other way and it wouldnt move.

    any suggestions? please i need help.
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    Re: 160 degree thermo install

    Sounds like its stripped.
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    • #3
      Re: 160 degree thermo install

      Originally posted by Shodown View Post
      Sounds like its stripped.

      what can i do? how can i get the bolt off? :(

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      • #4
        Re: 160 degree thermo install

        without damaging anything

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        • #5
          Re: 160 degree thermo install

          Originally posted by ava1219 View Post
          what can i do? how can i get the bolt off? :(
          well, its already damaged.. sounds like you are going to have to cut it off/pull it out and put a helicoil in

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          • #6
            Re: 160 degree thermo install

            righty tighty, lefty loosey
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            96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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            • #7
              Re: 160 degree thermo install

              try pulling it with plyers while unbolting it, but you said it doesn't move when you turn it the other direction,mabe get a pic so we can further help you.

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              • #8
                Re: 160 degree thermo install

                well theres nothing different looking about it. so i dont think a pic could help. but i will try what you guys said thx.

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                • #9
                  Re: 160 degree thermo install

                  wish it wasnt snowing and raining outside right now so i could do it now :rant:

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