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Frozen waterpump bolts !

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  • Start date Start date Aug 13, 2006

Igofaster13

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I was trying to change out my waterpump and I ran into some bolts that are stuck, I put a good amount of pressure on them and they did not budge. I dont want to break them off into the block, what should I do?
 

HISSIN50

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You can try to *lightly* hammer the fasteners longitudinally (toward the motor, as if the heads were nail heads). The shocking might help break the threads free.

Otherwise, PB never hurts.

Good luck.
 

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yeah, try pb blaster. The water pump bolts are weak so I wouldn't be too suprised it they do end up breaking.
 

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Damn.......... I really dont want to break them off ! I remember a stang I worked on broke a waterpump bolt and we had to drill it out and tap it with this special long tap. I guess i will just leave it alone for now.
 
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