HFC install

Red_Z · 06-28-2012, 02:32 PM

Anyone used a t-bar to remove the demon bolts? It looks like a very good idea...any common on that?

T-Bar with 3/8" Flexible Ratchet

370Z Purist · 06-28-2012, 03:34 PM

in my experience, something this long will likely not apply rotational force perpendicular to the bolt axis, stripping the bolt head.

in other words, I don't think it will work because it's harder to keep a longer, angled wrench square with the bolt head. because of that, it will probably slip and strip the head.

Alstann · 06-28-2012, 05:37 PM

I doubt that would work well, for the same reason. The way the bolt points into the engine bay, a long amount of straight extensions and maybe a universal joint will seat the socket perfectly on the bolt. It also helps immensely to have a friend under the car, physically pushing the socket on the bolt so it doesn't slip.

Red_Z · 06-28-2012, 10:11 PM

Huuum....ok...back to 30' extension and breaker bar

fuct · 06-29-2012, 08:22 AM

use a 1/2" drive also. the 3/8 extension i used flexed and caused a lil cosmetic accident with my hood. :\

06-28-2012, 02:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Red_Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: California Posts: 332 Drives: A red Z Rep Power: 14	HFC install Anyone used a t-bar to remove the demon bolts? It looks like a very good idea...any common on that? T-Bar with 3/8" Flexible Ratchet

06-28-2012, 03:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
370Z Purist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Zion, Illinois Posts: 1,873 Drives: '09 370Z-T BS M6 Rep Power: 18	in my experience, something this long will likely not apply rotational force perpendicular to the bolt axis, stripping the bolt head. in other words, I don't think it will work because it's harder to keep a longer, angled wrench square with the bolt head. because of that, it will probably slip and strip the head. __________________ -Phil "Since one of my brake light bulbs just went out, the forum told me that my piston rings are about to blow."

06-28-2012, 05:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
Alstann Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 882 Drives: 12 PW 370z 6MT Sport Rep Power: 14	I doubt that would work well, for the same reason. The way the bolt points into the engine bay, a long amount of straight extensions and maybe a universal joint will seat the socket perfectly on the bolt. It also helps immensely to have a friend under the car, physically pushing the socket on the bolt so it doesn't slip. __________________ 2012 Pearl White 370Z GReddy Twin Turbo

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06-28-2012, 10:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
Red_Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: California Posts: 332 Drives: A red Z Rep Power: 14	Huuum....ok...back to 30' extension and breaker bar

06-29-2012, 08:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 23	use a 1/2" drive also. the 3/8 extension i used flexed and caused a lil cosmetic accident with my hood. :\