Any ideas for getting two PIA smog pump bolts off??
- Thread starter Pokageek
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Blast them with PB... I just had my smog pump off. FWIW, here is what I did:
The front bolt would not come off with the pulley installed, so I removed the pulley (easier with the serp belt still attached). Then for the two bolts, I recommend using sharp blows to the wrench, not slow, hard torque. I used the side of my fist to punch the side of the wrench and I got a nice click and then it came off. This helps to minimize rounding of the heads as well.
Once the two bolts are out (one long one from the front, one shortie on the rear), the unit drops down (you have to remove the one hose union too).
I put neverseize on all fasteners upon reinstallation.
Good luck.
The front bolt would not come off with the pulley installed, so I removed the pulley (easier with the serp belt still attached). Then for the two bolts, I recommend using sharp blows to the wrench, not slow, hard torque. I used the side of my fist to punch the side of the wrench and I got a nice click and then it came off. This helps to minimize rounding of the heads as well.
Once the two bolts are out (one long one from the front, one shortie on the rear), the unit drops down (you have to remove the one hose union too).
I put neverseize on all fasteners upon reinstallation.
Good luck.
Thanks man. I tried your "punch" technique b/c it seems to work so well with most bolts (rather than *****-footing it loose). These just wouldn't budge though. I gunked em with silicone spray tonight and letting it sit. Sorry if I sound stupid, what is PB? Thanks.
BTW, I am buying this craftsman set. May be benefitial to y'all to read this link! 
http://www.handymanclub.com/document.asp?dID=1764&cID=72
http://www.handymanclub.com/document.asp?dID=1764&cID=72
Sorry. PB = PB Blaster. It works real well on breaking corroded/seized, etc fasteners loose. Parts stores sell it, as might Wally mart.Pokageek said:
Those Bolt-outs work great. I have 3 different sets of Craftsman ones (they have ones for air tools and hand tools, etc) and just used them last week. I put a socket over the Bolt-out and put both on the bolt and then (you guessed it) punched the assembly onto the bolt so it would bite better/deeper. Came out like butter. Mint tool if you ask me.
You might have tight clearance issues on the front bolt depending upon what mods you have done up there, but the rear bolt should have a ton of room for the Bolt-out, socket and ratchet to fit. On the front, if you have space constraints, I bet a box-end wrench over the Bolt-out would work.
Good luck bud.
tsoccer3299
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i just started drilling into the actual smog pump because it was junk anyways. eventually got that bolt out. the other one came out alright
mo_dingo
20+ Year Stangneter 
The kit from sears to remove stripped bolts works wonders, if it comes to that.
And you are stripping the heads b/c you are getting the socket on them at an angle.
Get a huge breaker bar, and while one person is holding the extension perfectly straight, another should turn the breaker bar. Keeping the socket straight is the key to removing rusted bolts.
But yeah, you need to put some PB on that baby. Maybe even some CLR if they are really rusted. That stuff works well too. Soak em down with multiple applications.
When you are done, replace them with stainless bolts to stop this from happening again.
Scott
And you are stripping the heads b/c you are getting the socket on them at an angle.
Get a huge breaker bar, and while one person is holding the extension perfectly straight, another should turn the breaker bar. Keeping the socket straight is the key to removing rusted bolts.
But yeah, you need to put some PB on that baby. Maybe even some CLR if they are really rusted. That stuff works well too. Soak em down with multiple applications.
When you are done, replace them with stainless bolts to stop this from happening again.
Scott
Thanks for the comments guys. Definitely helped. I took your suggestions AND used the craftsman tool. Took it off like BUTTER!! Best $20 I ever spent!!!!
However, I DO NOT recommend the Blue Oval Industries smog delete pulley. I had to do some MAJOR metal filing on their braket and my stock braket to get it to fit right.
However, I DO NOT recommend the Blue Oval Industries smog delete pulley. I had to do some MAJOR metal filing on their braket and my stock braket to get it to fit right.
mo_dingo
20+ Year Stangneter
Pokageek said:Thanks for the comments guys. Definitely helped. I took your suggestions AND used the craftsman tool. Took it off like BUTTER!! Best $20 I ever spent!!!!
However, I DO NOT recommend the Blue Oval Industries smog delete pulley. I had to do some MAJOR metal filing on their braket and my stock braket to get it to fit right.
Nice, I am glad that worked for you.
And I am also glad to see you got everything working. g/j man, don't you hate these little hangups!!
Scott
