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Can somebody post pics of that demon bolt? I'm having second thoughts about doing this my self

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Old 02-26-2013, 09:58 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Can somebody post pics of that demon bolt? I'm having second thoughts about doing this my self
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Can somebody post pics of that demon bolt? I'm having second thoughts about doing this my self
Kabestro, I've only seen problems with older z's 09's and 10's. new z's like the 13' should be easier they haven't had time to really seize.
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Kabestro, I've only seen problems with older z's 09's and 10's. new z's like the 13' should be easier they haven't had time to really seize.
LMAO!!! Jorge was back in Dallas
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Kabestro, I've only seen problems with older z's 09's and 10's. new z's like the 13' should be easier they haven't had time to really seize.
I hope so, thanks.
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Kabestro, I've only seen problems with older z's 09's and 10's. new z's like the 13' should be easier they haven't had time to really seize.
My 12 had problems.

Not only that, it appears two bolts are facing the engine bay in our newer models. The second bolt wasn't as hard to turn, but it is very hard to snake a U joint down there.

To the OP, get a socket extraction kit. That, in the end, saved it for me. Each time rock the socket back and forth applying as much pressure as possible so the teeth dig in. Then VERY SLOWLY start to crank with tons of pressure. It will creak creak creak until eventually it snaps. Also use impact sockets for everything. They are more expensive but they are not as soft and they don't give as much.

Worst bolt ever IMO. Took me around 8 hours. 4 of which were just getting two bolts off.
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The demon bolt can be any of the 6 bolts.......Hell 4 of my 6 were demon bolts lol.
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