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Originally Posted by nissan
Thanks for the great write-up. I tried this last wknd and ended up stripping bolt #2 despite having a etorx box wrench. It just wouldn't break free. Any ideas how I should remove it now? It was frustrating to get all the way to that step and then have to put everything back together b/c of that bolt. I didn't remove the fan (but did remove the coolant hose), but space was still limited...couldn't get enough torque to it even w/an Irwin bolt out socket.
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That must have been very frustrating indeed. Next time I'd start with that bolt and try vice grips if you can get them on. Otherwise, post in the general forum to see if you get advice there on how to extract a stripped etorx bolt. Post back here when you find your solution - it may help others.