Replacing Carb Intake Boots - big job?

[cowboyup3371]

Instead of grinding the heads off, you can also take your Dremel and cut slots in the screw heads. Then use either a flat head screwdriver or a chisel and hammer to hit them counter-clockwise. They'll start loosening up pretty quick.

[LoopGaroo]

So, 6 of the 8 bolts came out; some came out with the impact driver, and some with the vice grips. The heads sheared off of two of the bolts and i'm not left with much to work with. One of the bolts is just about flush with the block, and I think I MIGHT be able to get the vice grips around the stub of the second bolt.

I went down to Advance Auto and was pointed towards a propane torch and an easy-out kit just in case the heat and vice grips wouldn't bring the bolts out. I've never used either. I lit up the torch but decided to ask the GSR for advice first. I don't want to do any further damage.

The good new is: My O-rings and boots came in the mail today!

[MisterCinders]

**** those EZ-outs. They snap off in the bolt and never come out. Try some penetrating oil and drill out the bolt. Start with a small bit to center it.

Once you can get the piece to move, you can get it out.

[ybot1966]

lol

Hi,

I found this on some guy's website:

Air Intake Repair: Airbox removal, intake boots and O-ring replacement

It looks pretty easy.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[Curly]

If there's still a stub left, heat it with the propane torch and touch a candle to it when it's real hot. Was will melt and be pulled into the threads.

[LoopGaroo]

How long do i need to heat up the bolt to have an effect?

[mike_of_bbg]

Instead of grinding the heads off, you can also take your Dremel and cut slots in the screw heads. Then use either a flat head screwdriver or a chisel and hammer to hit them counter-clockwise. They'll start loosening up pretty quick.

+1

Too late to help now, but for the next person wanting to do the job and reading this thread: if you can get just one bolt out on each boot, you can hit the boot itself and get the other one turning.

[LoopGaroo]

I actually did that, hitting the boots and turning the head, but it was only the head of the bolt that was turning! I thought i was making progress with the stubborn bolts until the heads snapped off.