HPOP Removal trouble

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Feb 24, 2014 | 12:53 PM

rickmanl1

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HPOP Removal trouble

I am having issues removing the bolt under the hpop next to the IPR. It seems to be frozen. any thoughts on what I can do to get it out?

Feb 24, 2014 | 02:04 PM

BigAlsPSD

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You could try tightening it a little too, to see if it will break the threads loose...

Feb 24, 2014 | 02:18 PM

Tugly

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When I get a stuck bolt - fire works (but not in this case), tightening (as mentioned), or "shocking" the bolt. A light rap with a hammer to shock it, but not a reefing slam - that last part is the makings of a broken bolt.

Feb 24, 2014 | 02:25 PM

duck fan

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A good 6 point socket and a bot of force. Those HPOP bolts always seem to take some work to get them to break free and then its easy from there.

Feb 24, 2014 | 05:38 PM

scotttahoe

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Why not spray some penetrant on it.

Feb 24, 2014 | 07:49 PM

retiredsparky

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In addition to the above ideas, a pneumatic ratchet will provide a small amount of impact or a battery powered impact tool used on low speed will sometimes break loose those stubborn small bolts.

Feb 24, 2014 | 09:13 PM

SaintITC

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First make sure you've got the right 6 point socket, I can't remember if these are SAE or metric. Get a long breaker bar, and while gently pulling on it, tap the end of the bar with a hammer (like you're nailing the bolt)