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Feb 27, 2012 | 03:55 PM

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AKlowriderZ71

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I found some 3/8 " tubing which will work nice to get them started, some one also recommended using a open end wrench which sounds good too to breakm an snugem

Use vacuum hose, not 3/8" tubing. Needs to be small & flexible. Here's a pic, for an example.

Feb 27, 2012 | 04:07 PM

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some one also recommended using a open end wrench which sounds good too to breakm an snugem

Huh? You won't be able to grab the plug with an open end wrench. They make spark plug sockets specifically for this.

Feb 27, 2012 | 04:16 PM

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What in theee hell is the problem here? I take it you are on a very limited tool supply?

Feb 27, 2012 | 04:29 PM

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Oh no man

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Originally Posted by mangled03gmc

what in theee hell is the problem here? I take it you are on a very limited tool supply?

oh no man , i have plenty of tools idk what these guy are posting about,,, im letting the header bolts sit over night sprayed in pb blaster
i am hoping i have enough to grab hold to when the header comes off the broken bolt is in the front at least