Removal Success -- just got that PITA bolt off! Last night I heated the bolt a bit with a propane blow torch, but I didn't think it would matter - tank ran out in less than 10 minutes of heating, so I called it a night, and figured I'd pick up a fresh tank of MAPP gas this morning. Before I went out to the store to do that, I figured I'd just give it one more shot with the breaker bar + 3' pipe extension, and BAM it cracked loose
Next questions:
Given the very limited heating, should I bother to replace the front cover oil seal? What about the O-ring & copper washer on the bolt? I'm figuring I should on both, but don't really want to wait for parts to arrive. Pictures below show condition, all seem clean & undamaged by heat.
The FSM says that you're supposed to apply a sealer to the flange side of the bolt, but doesn't specify what kind. Anyone know? I assume this would be a standard Permatex grey or similar that you can buy anywhere?
07-01-2014, 07:24 AM
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