Head bolts have wierd configuration(see message)?

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Head bolts have wierd configuration(see message)? Posted by Lee Harris [Email] (more from Lee Harris) on Wed, 9 Sep 2009 18:21:47

In Reply to: How much more work to replace head gasket?, Lee Harris, Wed, 9 Sep 2009 17:21:14 Members see ZERO ads on the bulletin boards and get more feature. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup

Can't get them loose; 13mm too large, 12mm too small; 1/2 closest but slips with pressure; bolts have KX on top and configuration of bolt top is 6 pointed star; HELP!

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Car died in driveway last night with 20 yr. old driving, Lee Harris, Mon, 7 Sep 2009 10:42:54
- Re: Car died in driveway last night with 20 yr. old driving, hmattyj , Wed, 9 Sep 2009 20:07:06
- Like the gang says, head gasket time at your house, Noel, Mon, 7 Sep 2009 16:04:02
- It is indeed. If your car has more than 100k >, Bill Davies, Mon, 7 Sep 2009 14:38:28
- Re: Car died in driveway last night with 20 yr. old dri, Simon S, Mon, 7 Sep 2009 11:23:33
  - Re: Car died in driveway last night with 20 yr. old dri, Stephenie, Mon, 7 Sep 2009 13:53:13
- Just checked oil/oil is milky and collant oil film?, Lee Harris, Mon, 7 Sep 2009 11:01:22
  - oil mixed with coolant is the classic sign, bmacb , Mon, 7 Sep 2009 13:50:57
    - Re: oil mixed with coolant is the classic sign, AeroAndy, Mon, 7 Sep 2009 15:52:27
      - AeroAndy, I am going to give it a shot; which tools etc, Lee Harris, Mon, 7 Sep 2009 19:54:36
        Re: Maybe this'll help (from SWEDECAR)..., Street , Tue, 8 Sep 2009 10:24:51
        (RESPONSE) Maybe this'll help (from SWEDECAR)..., Lee Harris, Tue, 8 Sep 2009 14:20:32
        Re: (RESPONSE) Maybe this'll help (from SWEDECAR)..., Street , Tue, 8 Sep 2009 15:47:00
        (NEW RESONSE)to maybe this will help(SWEDECAR), Lee Harris, Tue, 8 Sep 2009 20:58:15
        Re: (NEW RESONSE)to maybe this will help(SWEDECAR), Street , Tue, 8 Sep 2009 22:40:54
        Re: (NEW RESONSE)to maybe this will help(SWEDECAR), AeroAndy, Tue, 8 Sep 2009 22:30:05
        Street/AeroAndy-Thanks for advise;proceeding now!, Lee Harris, Wed, 9 Sep 2009 09:04:37
        Re: Street/AeroAndy-Thanks for advise;proceeding now!, AeroAndy, Wed, 9 Sep 2009 20:30:40
        Street/Aero:Camshaft cover won't budge?, Lee Harris, Wed, 9 Sep 2009 17:00:41
        Camshaft cover came off; am proceeding., Lee Harris, Wed, 9 Sep 2009 17:13:53
        How much more work to replace head gasket?, Lee Harris, Wed, 9 Sep 2009 17:21:14
        Head bolts have wierd configuration(see message)?, Lee Harris, Wed, 9 Sep 2009 18:21:47 <-- Viewing This Message
        DO NOT TRY ANY OTHER SOCKET THAN E-16..., Street , Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:31:49
        Street: Thanks for tool info/I stopped to hear from you, Lee Harris, Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:39:20
        Don't stop now, first concentrate on the re-torque..., Street , Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:57:47
        Street/got your email/how do I take out thermostat?Lee, Lee Harris, Sat, 12 Sep 2009 08:53:54
        All seems sealed now, however,no spark(help)?!, Lee Harris, Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:00:45
        Re: Also, as the others pointed out..., Street , Tue, 8 Sep 2009 10:28:48
      - How do I check head bolt torque?, Lee Harris, Mon, 7 Sep 2009 17:37:41

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