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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 10:25 AM
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The bolts aren/t reversed threaded on it are they. Trying to take the three bolts off and they are really tight and only make a little click and no movement trying to unloosen them.

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no they are normal threaded! make sure you slap some anti seize on them when you put 'em back in.......
 
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I won't mess them up with some muscle right? How does that plug come off?
 
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Got the bolts off. Still can't figure out that plug on the back.

Any HELP would be GREAT...
 
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Got it....Thanks. Going into now....
 
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