2G stuck on swap because on stripped arp bolt!!!

[RpVilleneuve]

Ok guys I am stuck dead in my tracks. I am in the process of pulling my old motor and putting my 2.4 race motor in. Today I went to remove my Fluidampr and 1 of the 4 arp bolts STRIPPED OUT. this think is STUCK. Before it stripped I tried every trick including a HUGE breaker bar and a high powered impact wrench. Then I thought I would just drill it out..... yeah right. You guys have any ideas? Let me know.

 

[breaksdaily]

beat a one size smaller cheap socket onto it with a hammer, Impact off... Be sure to use some penetrating oil.

 

[Jacolu3]

They sell these sockets that have like a metal sharp edges on them that are meant to remove striped bolts. I've used them before with success. I know Irwin makes a set that I've used called bolt grip but I'm sure there are other companies who make them.

 

[StevetotheH]

Did you try going clockwise an eighth turn? Heat? Oreillys has bolt extractors on the shelf, they are super shiny, about $15. If you have a propane torch and you set it on super low, then you will be able to turn it upside-down and heat the bolt. The bolt should budge before it snaps the head off. Rattle it clockwise, then counter clockwise, rinse amd repeat.

 

[2gmitsueclipse]

I would not recommend using heat to remove the bolt from your fluidampr! I second the use of a smaller socket. If you have a dremmel, you can also square off the bolt for a socket or channel-lock type pliers.

 

[crash89]

You know you dont HAVE to pull the damper off to remove the engine right? Why not just wait until you have the engine out and have some room to work? Then go to the parts store and get an extractor set..

 

[bastarddsm]

Cut them off save the damper and get a new crank sprocket

 

[2gmitsueclipse]

U need heat tourch the sh** get it red hot then it should spin off

You would ruin the Fluidampr using heat. Other suggestions were made to salvage the Fluidampr.

 

[RamenPride]

Ok Today I went to remove my Fluidampr and 1 of the 4 arp bolts STRIPPED OUT. this think is STUCK. Before it stripped I tried every trick including a HUGE breaker bar and a high powered impact wrench.

Do you mean the head is stripped, or you can't get it out because it's cross-threaded?

You can try something like this if the head is stripped:

http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-10-pc-damaged-bolt-nut-remover-set-low/p-00952166000P

 

[2gGst98]

That is the same kit I have and it has worked for me with head bolts stuck on my buddies b18. I would recommend what's mentioned above as those worked for me multiple times.

 

[EGLTAWLN]

Something is wrong with the bolt, that's why it wouldn't come out using the breaker bar or the impact socket. The head stripped because LOTS of force was being applied and something had to give so it made the ARP head round. This is an easy bolt to get out typically. It should have come out with as much ease as the other 3 bolts.
I will be impressed if you get it out by turning it.

 

[Diamond Star Werks]

Remove the engine, remove the center bolt and pull it off crank sprocket and all. Then work on it. Put the sprocket in a vise and hammer the next size down on it. It'll be tighter than the original socket plus you can spray penetrating fluid on it from the rear. Then use a breaker bar.

 

[Amphiron]

You could also weld a bar onto it. Most likely it's gonna have to be drilled out, there's a reason it's not turning.