TRIPLE UPDATE… Finally got the bolt out, thank you all for your advice and help

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The bolt is finally out. It was a tough one, but with everyone’s advice, I managed to get it done. Appreciate all the help and tips!

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Awesome work! Make sure to clean out that hole so it doesn’t happen again. Actually, go over the rest of the holes too, just in case. I always double-check stuff like this.

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Marlo said:
Awesome work! Make sure to clean out that hole so it doesn’t happen again. Actually, go over the rest of the holes too, just in case. I always double-check stuff like this.

Yeah, the gunk I’m scraping out of these threads is unreal. I swear, the guy who sold me this car should never touch tools again.

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@Cairo
RTV isn’t the real issue here. When you have different types of metal interacting, it messes up threads. Run a thread chaser through those holes to clean them properly.

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Shannon said:
@Cairo
RTV isn’t the real issue here. When you have different types of metal interacting, it messes up threads. Run a thread chaser through those holes to clean them properly.

Sounds like the bolt might’ve been weak or overtightened during install. Either way, chasing threads is always a good idea on jobs like this. Saves you headaches if something goes wrong.

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@Hadi
Also, make sure the holes are dry if they’re blind threads. Use some air to blow them out before reassembling. Liquids in there can cause bolts to break too.

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@Hadi
Or the threads were cross-threaded. If you’ve been wrenching for a while, you can usually feel it before it fully engages. Even with old, rusty bolts, you’d notice. But yeah, not everyone is chasing threads for every bolt.

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Congrats on getting it done!

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Well done! Keep it up!