Head bolt torque

[Ralph Werner]

Anyone have a secret tip for getting the 10mm Allen covers off of the inside head bolts? I think that the factiory welded mine on or else they are left handed.

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[RichMaund]

They are right handed conventional threads.

They are quite tight as well as sealed with an O-ring. Use a good hex bit driver made for a 3/8" or 1/2" ratchet. Put a 18" breaker bar and 6" extension on it and carefully apply torque until it breaks free.

Make sure your hex bit is in good shape and a good fit in the hex hole or you risk rounding it out. All you can do then is to drill it through and use a large easy-Out to remove it. You'd have to get a new one after that.

Use penetrating fluid.

Good luck!