NA 1.8 Header Removal - Any Tips?
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gslender
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Re: NA 1.8 Header Removal - Any Tips?
I used to own a set of 12pt sockets, and would (on occasion) round a nut. Paid a little more and bought a set of Metrinch sockets that grab the sides, not the points and have never had a problem since. With a little heat (from a torch for about $20) and if you first tighten before you loosen, almost anything will come off. Another trick is to have someone strike the head of the nut with a hammer whilst you loosen with the spanner - the shock will allow the nut to crack.
MX5 91 NA6 LE completely stock and loving it!
MX5 92 NA8/ITBs Silver "aka Track Beeotch"
MX5 92 NA8/ITBs Silver "aka Track Beeotch"
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Purfler
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Re: NA 1.8 Header Removal - Any Tips?
Something like these is also very handy: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/like/310970809042?limghlpsr=true&hlpv=2&ops=true&viphx=1&hlpht=true&lpid=107
Tim
Tim
1993 NA LE. 1968 Datsun 2000 Sports (SR311U) - in bits. Disclaimer: In this as in most other thing I have absolutely no idea what I'm talking about.
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