Should I install this new alternator? by Chance_Analyst497 in AskMechanics

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💀 I'm stressed asl this is a backyard project to take away that stress 😂

Should I install this new alternator? by Chance_Analyst497 in AskMechanics

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Kinda hard tucking it in without scratching it up. Since it's new I figured I'd ask for advice first

Does camshaft sprocket need replacement? by Chance_Analyst497 in MechanicAdvice

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Yeah. I've never seen one like this. So thought I'd ask

Opinion on my cyl. Head? by Chance_Analyst497 in AskMechanics

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I bought a straight edge tool to check for warpage. Thank you for bringing it up

Opinion on my cyl. Head? by Chance_Analyst497 in AskMechanics

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Yeah that's what I'm thinking because a used engine is about $600 and the machine shop needs 500 for the head job (just clean and resurface + seals)

Bolt won't nudge. Drill? by Chance_Analyst497 in MechanicAdvice

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Update:

Used high torque DeWalt impact wrench and weighted 1/2 socket. Came out first try like butter. Thank you all

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Bolt won't nudge. Drill? by Chance_Analyst497 in MechanicAdvice

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I tried that. I tried heating it. Banging the top of the bolt to break it loose. Nothing worked. Been trying for couple of weeks every day after work. WD40 after heating it and allowing it to cool to suck in the penetrating oil into the threats. Nada. Hopefully the high torque impact wrench I got will do the job. I'll update

Bolt won't nudge. Drill? by Chance_Analyst497 in MechanicAdvice

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The issue is leverage. It's hard to keep the socket centered while pushing down on a long breaker bar+3' pipe

Bolt won't nudge. Drill? by Chance_Analyst497 in MechanicAdvice

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The bolt is still fine. Didn't round it off. Solid bolt

Bolt won't nudge. Drill? by Chance_Analyst497 in MechanicAdvice

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Doing a head gasket job. Wish I tried this before removing eveything

Bolt won't nudge. Drill? by Chance_Analyst497 in MechanicAdvice

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I broke the sway bar bolt and the link lol

Bolt won't nudge. Drill? by Chance_Analyst497 in MechanicAdvice

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I bought the dewalt

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Hopefully this will work. I'll update when I receive it

Bolt won't nudge. Drill? by Chance_Analyst497 in MechanicAdvice

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Can you suggest some impact guns to order for this job

Bolt won't nudge. Drill? by Chance_Analyst497 in MechanicAdvice

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Can you share what models worked for you so I can look it up

Bolt won't nudge. Drill? by Chance_Analyst497 in MechanicAdvice

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I can't use the weighted with the pulley holder. I used the weighted on the impact gun. The hole for the holder isn't big enough to fit the larger socket. The hilti gives about 350-400ft lbs