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Head Gasket Replacement.. timing cover problem..

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Old May 22, 2006 | 09:28 AM
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Default Head Gasket Replacement.. timing cover problem..
LSS : I bought a crap laser from another dragva user with tons of hidden problems. one being a blown head gasket and possibly the head.. anywho ive stripped down most of the upper engine but the top middle timing cover bolt is all weird.. no socket will fit it.. tried all from 9mm to 12mm and nothing.. this common? 92 laser rs turbo..
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Old May 22, 2006 | 10:21 AM
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Maybe its not metric?
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Old May 22, 2006 | 10:57 AM
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Default Re: Head Gasket Replacement.. timing cover problem..
the spec is 10mm
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Old May 22, 2006 | 05:00 PM
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Default Re: Head Gasket Replacement.. timing cover problem..
Originally Posted by Hexalot²
the spec is 10mm
The former owner might of put the incorrect bolt in.
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Old May 22, 2006 | 05:15 PM
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Default Re: Head Gasket Replacement.. timing cover problem..
get a gator grip or a adjustable wrench.
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Old May 23, 2006 | 02:22 AM
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Gator Grip +1

every tool box needs one
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Old May 23, 2006 | 05:54 AM
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Default Re: Head Gasket Replacement.. timing cover problem..
i managed to shine light in the well and i noticed that the bolt head was all the way to the bottom left not centered.. wtf??
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Old May 23, 2006 | 09:38 AM
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Default Re: Head Gasket Replacement.. timing cover problem..
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Gator Grip +1

every tool box needs one
lmao are you guys serious? I've tried one of those before and it wouldn't remove shit.
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