cant get my oil cooler off?!
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cant get my oil cooler off?!
Really sorry fellas if this is posted already, iv'e looked everywhere and couldnt find anything about it... i bought this 2nd gen for $750 and just tryin to replace some leaks and minor things so i can drive it until i get my swap... BUT i've tried just about everything to get the oil line bolt off the engine,(the one closest to the oil filter) and need some ideas on how to remove this. Also i'd like to know where i could purchase oil line blots? the oil cooler i bought didnt come with them... ebay. anyway any help would be appreciated!!
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it should jus turn right off. try wd-40 or pb blaster. wat i did one time was loosen the side that connects to the oil cooler first, then pull the motor then turned by hand. I hate these stupid lines too, I know how you feel. Good luck.
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When I took my lines off for my s5 89 swap, I used a long"foot long" wrench with pipe or another wrench, to pry that f_cker off. Diddn''t break anythin but was a bitch to get off. Good look bro.
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A dead blow mallet hit on the end of wrench is very effective.
It will loosen everything except maybe the 54mm flywheel nut.
Be careful with the fitting on the front cover. You have to hold the engine side of the fitting from turning with a 21mm wrench, or you will twist & crack the oil cooler tube.
It will loosen everything except maybe the 54mm flywheel nut.
Be careful with the fitting on the front cover. You have to hold the engine side of the fitting from turning with a 21mm wrench, or you will twist & crack the oil cooler tube.
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damn.. well see i tried all that stuff olready, like the wd-40 and pb blaster, ive tried all sorts of wrenches the foot long and robogribs and etc. someone even told me to cut the head of the bolt off... i laughed at it... doesnt sound like something smart to do, anyway i aprreciate yalls comments maybe ill get some more input soon
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I used a 23mm 1/2 inch impact socket (only six sides inside for better grip) and a 3 foot breaker bar to get mine off. This should work if you have not already rounded off the bolt very badly. If you have messed up the bolt you could resort to welding on a socket and then using the breaker bar. This will however most likely fry your oil hose though.
Good luck. Seems there is always that one bolt that screws up every project.
Good luck. Seems there is always that one bolt that screws up every project.
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Originally Posted by SureShot
It will loosen everything except maybe the 54mm flywheel nut.
As for the oil cooler line, just get a breaker bar with a 23mm socket on it. I ended up having to jump on it, I think.
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For really stubborn bolts, maybe borrow someone's impact wrench. If you don't have access to one, you can try this (but I take no responsibility for any damage): The front end of the car is already on jackstands, right? Get your 1/2" ratchet and 23mm socket, put it on the nut (assuming it's not rounded off), and use your floor jack on the handle of the ratchet. I've broken free nuts this way... but I do that as a last resort. Since then, I bought an impact wrench. No problems since!
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one question about the impact... the bolt is somewhat deep and hard to get to, i can only reach the bolt from it's side so...
rtking:if you could elaborate on the"not responsible for" way to do it.. anything that'll work will do!
thanks alot for the help guys!
rtking:if you could elaborate on the"not responsible for" way to do it.. anything that'll work will do!
thanks alot for the help guys!
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You can get impact wrenches that are shaped like a hand wrench, a little wider but it should be able to fit. Craftsmen makes a few for pretty good prices if you dont have access to one for free.
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Get a big breaker bar and lean on it. I mean a 6-10 foot bar. Using such a bar should let you put over 1200 Ft-LBS on the bolt with little effort and it WILL come out.
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In this instance, you need more TORQUE, not HORSEPOWER... lol Stay away from using adjustable wrenches / vice-grips...use a socket, the right tool for the job.
Aaron said it best - get a long F***ing breaker bar. The plumbing dept. of home depot or lowes will have what you need. ~rich
Aaron said it best - get a long F***ing breaker bar. The plumbing dept. of home depot or lowes will have what you need. ~rich
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Or the front pully nut if it has threadlock on it.
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Had to throw the blowtorch to it...
As for your bolt, just do what Aaron said, 1/2 drive breaker bar with a big-*** pipe on the end. Make sure you use a 6-point and not a 12-point, as you are less likely to round off the bolt. Also, it wouldnt hurt to have someone making sure the socket doesn't twist and round off the bolt that way, but thats mainly if all you have is a 12-point.
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awsome i finally got the bolt off!! that was probably the biggest hill iv'e had to walk over... bad *** though that its done. i bought that big *** breaker bar, struggled a little but it finally came off, thanks for all the help guyS!!
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