am i limpwristing nuts on the torque bar

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Mar 23, 2007 | 09:05 PM

andyisphat2004

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am i limpwristing nuts on the torque bar

im retarded...im trying to remove the torque bar to get the engine cover off and the nuts wont budge. Am i missing anything.

Mar 23, 2007 | 09:10 PM

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are u using the right size? are you turning it to the right or left?

Mar 23, 2007 | 09:16 PM

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turning counter clockwise and yes using the right size. I always start to second guess things like this, i live in hawaii so all the salt ends up adding to corrosion and making things alot harder to move.

Mar 24, 2007 | 04:52 AM

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well those are on there pretty tight so you'll probably need a bigger ratchet or breaker bar.

Mar 24, 2007 | 05:44 AM

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Did you loosen the two nuts to either side of the center bolt?

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Mar 24, 2007 | 05:58 AM

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u have to loosen the tensioner bolt... but b4 u do mark ware it is with a sharpi

Mar 24, 2007 | 10:24 AM

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Mar 24, 2007 | 11:08 AM

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You're weak. push it harder it will come off. or just get a longer wrench.

Mar 24, 2007 | 01:41 PM

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Just throw a breaker bar on there and it should bust loose. Mine were extremely tight as well.

Mar 24, 2007 | 03:36 PM

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the strut bar does not get torqued down that tight at all actually

use some "Nuts Off", let it sit for a little bit and use some muscle - you should not need anything more than a 3/8 wratchet to remove it