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Need help!!!
1972 ford ranger xlt header bolts is stripped (possibly cross threaded) and I can't get a vice grip on it what should I do I have replacement bolts for after so I'm not afraid to mess them up more then they already are...
 
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Do you have a welder? Weld a nut onto the stripped bolt.
 
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Originally Posted by muhford
Do you have a welder? Weld a nut onto the stripped bolt.
I do have a welder but have no idea if it even works or how to use it lol
 
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Old Mar 6, 2021 | 05:33 PM
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Do you mean you have a bolt broken off in the head that holds your header flange onto the head?
 
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