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Originally Posted by Graham
I have an assortment of ratchets and breaker bars. Using car's weight might be worth trying!!
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Oh I forgot to say, after you clean the fill plug of dirt and debris, apply valve lapping compound to the hex bit and fill plug. It provides extra grip and bite, it also stops the hex bit from going cockeyed.
I use it on every questionable bolt I encounter.
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1998 Ford Escort ZX2 5 speed - 279,000 miles My Daily
1992 Mercedes 300D 2.5 202,000 - Pure junk
2000 Mercedes E320 Black - 136,000 miles - Needs repair
Don't forget to grease the screw and threads on the spring compressor.
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