mfa_mad_pig Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 So I'm in the process of tearing the heads off my ea81 to change the head gaskets. My problem is I can't remove the 2 bolts in the valve rockers. Is there a trick to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 The head bolts that go through the rocker assembly right? What problem are you having? I think a 17mm and a 1/2" ratchet or breaker bar should knock them looose. Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfa_mad_pig Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 Yeah, they just won't break loose. Just don't want to mess anything up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 You have to be aman about it, get some leverage behind them. AFTER you have soaked them with PB Blaster or Yield for a coupld of days each.(rotate motor on stand to top, spray and let sit overnight on each side) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfa_mad_pig Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 I'm keeping the motor in the car while I do the head gaskets... not sure if there's a way to get the PB blaster in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Yeah, they just won't break loose. Just don't want to mess anything up. Stop being a girl and use a breaker bar. Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfa_mad_pig Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 Haha I'm not being a girl I just really don't want to have to tap out a broken bolt. I'll just use the breaker bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdweninger Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Nice one, El Presidente. Cracking me up. Looks like the breaker bar worked for the mad pig. I just picked up my 3/4" breaker bar, extension, sliding t-handle and ratchet set. An old Williams set... USA. So nice to have. Am so glad I broke my 1/2" breaker bar. It was a cheapo. Now I need to find a tractor to work on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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