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HELP - cant shift a bolt on the prop shaft

Posted: 22 Sep 2007 11:58 am
by sps
Hi

I am taking out my engine and i cant shift the allan key bolt that holds the centre prop in ive tried everything. it is a normal thread right?

Are these still available from Volvo if i just grid it off???

Thanks

Shane

Posted: 22 Sep 2007 12:18 pm
by classicswede
Don't even attempt to undo this with a allen key spanner you must use a socket type one.

make sure you clean out any cack from the head tap the socket in so its in all the way then undo with a ratchet or bar.

Worst case if you have rounded the head you could cut through the bolt then try and remove the remains or replace with a s/h one. There is a chance volvo still sell the clamps