i stripped one of the nuts on the bottom side of the intake manifold. the one right under the number 3 runner. b18b manifold. its hard to get a socket to fit firm on the nut and i had an extension and swivel attached and it kept slipping off and rounded the nut. does anyone have suggestions and do you think a bolt extractor (external) will fit around the nut and clear the manifold???

 

You have a couple options here.

You can always use a smaller socket than the bolt, mash it on with force and easily try to break it loose.

You can try cutting a slot on the head of the bolt and using a flathead attachment. (If you have enough space that is)

I'm only listing these because I'm pretty sure the intake manifold bolts are torqued no more than 30 pounds and I may be way over on that guess. It shouldn't take much to free it, but I would go with the first one I mentioned its much easier than the second one.

 

OR, you can buy a "gator grip" socket tool, and never worry about a stripped bolt again!!!

 

nah fuck that

 

 

if there is room, put another nut on the stud, tighten it up, use the original nut and back out the entire stud and replace it.