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Ccmano · 05-14-2018

So I popped the cam covers on the new engine to get ready for cam timing and cam cover refinish. As expected removing the cam cover bolts was tricky, I got all but one out. Had to drill out that one bolt head because it stripped. After removing the cover these bolts usually unscrew with just a vicegrip. Not this one! It does not want to budge. It’s also in a tricky spot. I have to be careful not to marr the cam journal. Already put some penetrating oil on it. Going to heat it tomorrow.

Any other suggestions from the collective wisdom?
H

05-14-2018	#1
Ccmano Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 2,843	Never fails, there’s always one... So I popped the cam covers on the new engine to get ready for cam timing and cam cover refinish. As expected removing the cam cover bolts was tricky, I got all but one out. Had to drill out that one bolt head because it stripped. After removing the cover these bolts usually unscrew with just a vicegrip. Not this one! It does not want to budge. It’s also in a tricky spot. I have to be careful not to marr the cam journal. Already put some penetrating oil on it. Going to heat it tomorrow. Any other suggestions from the collective wisdom? H