In a message dated 99-02-27 19:32:12 EST, you write:
<< Yep... Your description matches the layout in my FSM for the 3.9L. I'd
order the OEM studs today and get to work when they are in (you'll need the
appropriate nuts and washers of course). I agree they are probably cheap
(nice change, huh?!) so I'd probably order a full compliment of four (just
in case another one went) or I messed up the threads trying to put it on.
I put my headers on when the truck was only a couple of months old and I
still had to use a lot of liquid wrench/penetrating lubricant. So, I'd
spray the hell out of yours and let it sit for awhile before I tried
anything... I'm talking spray it, wait 5 minutes, spray it again, wait
another 5 minutes and repeat 'till your satisfied you can't possibly get
anymore in there (or your can is empty) then wait 30 minutes to let it
really sink in!
After that I'd give the bolt extractor a try but I would think the key will
be patience, I.E. try to coax it out slowly. Shoot in some more
penetrating lube as your trying to get it out.
>>
Tom,
Thanks again. Come Monday I will order the bolts/studs; but the mission will
have to wait till Spring Break; I hope I can get the bad one out. I will have
to track down a good set of bolt extractors too. Thanks again, I will elt you
know how it goes.
Kyle
93 Dakota 4x4 V5
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