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Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-28-2019, 10:18 AM
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Posted By Father Of Giants
Update, attempted to remove shut off solenoid,...

Update, attempted to remove shut off solenoid, only for the right hand bolt to strip!

Went to harbor freight and purchased 1/4" socket set, a hammer, and some long nose needle nose pliers.
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Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-31-2019, 07:36 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,563
Posted By Father Of Giants
It's actually the manifold stud. The bolt head...

It's actually the manifold stud. The bolt head snapped off.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-31-2019, 04:09 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,563
Posted By Father Of Giants
Shoot, if only there was a good Mobile welder...

Shoot, if only there was a good Mobile welder around me. I'll weigh my options.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-29-2019, 10:31 AM
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Views: 5,563
Posted By Father Of Giants
So looks like I gotta drill it out again, hurray!...

So looks like I gotta drill it out again, hurray!
Fml.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-27-2019, 02:46 PM
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Views: 5,563
Posted By Father Of Giants
They're too big to fit

They're too big to fit
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-27-2019, 12:19 PM
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Views: 5,563
Posted By Father Of Giants
The stud is still on, I tried vice grips didn't...

The stud is still on, I tried vice grips didn't work. Is is it possible to rig a nut on and turn it off?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-25-2019, 06:54 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,563
Posted By Father Of Giants
Fyi, that's 2 sheared heads in total.

Fyi, that's 2 sheared heads in total.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-25-2019, 06:53 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,563
Posted By Father Of Giants
I did and it sheared off again, check above. I...

I did and it sheared off again, check above. I smacked the hell out of it till brass was flaking of my brass hammer.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-25-2019, 06:26 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,563
Posted By Father Of Giants
Well guess what it STRIPPED! So I drilled a hole...

Well guess what it STRIPPED! So I drilled a hole and rammed an XZN bit into the hole.

Then the head broke clean off again!

So I had to drill out the nut with dull left hand bits. Now a stud...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-25-2019, 03:33 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,563
Posted By Father Of Giants
Color me stupid found the bolt, it was completely...

Color me stupid found the bolt, it was completely covered in dust.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-25-2019, 03:18 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,563
Posted By Father Of Giants
I did. Hold up

I did. Hold up
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-25-2019, 02:37 PM
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Views: 5,563
Posted By Father Of Giants
I'm about to flip, I really don't understand why...

I'm about to flip, I really don't understand why it won't come off.
https://youtu.be/RpL2gyEgo_s
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-25-2019, 02:07 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,563
Posted By Father Of Giants
I can rock it up ane down but can't pull out.

I can rock it up ane down but can't pull out.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-25-2019, 01:04 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,563
Posted By Father Of Giants
I got all the bolts out but it still won't come...

I got all the bolts out but it still won't come off. I ended up grinding down the extractor, then I just drilled straight through.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-24-2019, 08:11 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,563
Posted By Father Of Giants
Pics of the situation that can't get any worse....

Pics of the situation that can't get any worse. Like I said, it's a size to big so it's flush in there.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-24-2019, 07:56 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,563
Posted By Father Of Giants
I don't know how to weld nor do I know anyone...

I don't know how to weld nor do I know anyone with a welder.

So I acquired some diamond embedded grinding burs, i plan on grinding the extractor away. Will penetrating oil help with grinding away...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-12-2019, 02:55 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,563
Posted By Father Of Giants
Can I just drive to a machine shop and let them...

Can I just drive to a machine shop and let them work on it?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-12-2019, 11:48 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,563
Posted By Father Of Giants
Left hand drill bits didn't do jack ****,...

Left hand drill bits didn't do jack ****, extractor broke off in the head.

I'm contemplating selling the car, I can't go any further. I'm out of options, I refuse to do anymore drilling.

And NO...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-29-2018, 03:07 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,563
Posted By Father Of Giants
Well, I couldn't help myself, I like older tools...

Well, I couldn't help myself, I like older tools and saw this Cornwell Cat 250 air drill for $34, had to buy it. I should be better off with this than the Husky air drill.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-23-2018, 10:20 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,563
Posted By Father Of Giants
Also Jake, should I use anti sieze on the bolt...

Also Jake, should I use anti sieze on the bolt threads and is it possible to convert from torx to hex bolts?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-23-2018, 06:21 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,563
Posted By Father Of Giants
Ok know wonder it wouldn't come off. Off to...

Ok know wonder it wouldn't come off.

Off to harbor freight for MORE extensions
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-23-2018, 05:21 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,563
Posted By Father Of Giants
I took all of the bolts off and it wouldn't...

I took all of the bolts off and it wouldn't budge, did I miss any? Also it's the very last nut, the firewall and the oil filter housing are in the way.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-21-2018, 11:09 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,563
Posted By Father Of Giants
Well, I'm broke, the Makita drill is NICE but...

Well, I'm broke, the Makita drill is NICE but it's $100 and all I have is $100 at the moment.The Husky air drill is basically $50.


You know what, I'll put everything back together and buy it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-21-2018, 09:35 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,563
Posted By Father Of Giants
I am all ears, I'm going to lowes tomorrow to buy...

I am all ears, I'm going to lowes tomorrow to buy some left hand drill bits, an air drill, and a ceter punch. Thanks for the tip.

Also can I patch my SOV for a temporary fix? I'm sure my SOV is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-21-2018, 07:52 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,563
Posted By Father Of Giants
Will this work? ...

Will this work?

https://www.lowes.com/pd/IRWIN-Hanson-10-Piece-Spiral-Screw-Extractor-and-Drill-Bit-Combo-Pack/1000363539


I'm going to have to buy a drill too, a ceter punch and maybe a T...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-21-2018, 05:41 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,563
Posted By Father Of Giants
Sheared bolt head off OM606 intake manifold, now what?

I soaked all of the bolts in Phosphoric acid to remove rust, I cleaned the the inside of the nuts, applied valve lapping compound to t40 torx bit for more bite, and applied penetrating fluid multiple...
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