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Originally Posted by christian370z It is very easy to use all the extensions and sockets to get to the 'demon' bolts without using a swivel, I did not have to

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Old 03-02-2011, 12:08 PM   #1 (permalink)
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It is very easy to use all the extensions and sockets to get to the 'demon' bolts without using a swivel, I did not have to use a swivel and that definitely helped seat the socket on the bolt much more securely.
+1 prepwork
It is crucial to get that prepwork down as far as penetrating lube is concerned, although another trick is to start the car for a few minutes and let the bolts warm up and expand which makes them come off easier.
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When you have done this >8 times it gets nice and quick.... ;-)
That's another thing I love about working on are cars. Getting familiar with it all. The more you do it you cut your time in half. Plus remembering what size wrenches and sockets needed without guessing.
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