My Grandfather, who worked in a Belfast engineering company, taught me that trick 50 years ago, it's great for helping to release and bolt or stud.....
@gilberthale7777 Жыл бұрын
I have been working on cars, for a living years ago, since 1971. This is the first time I have been the "shock the threads" technique to prevent snapping head (or other) bolts. Luckily I have never snapped a head bolt over all these years, and now it is not likely I ever will. I will be sharing this technique with others. It makes so much sense. Many thanks
@Proverbs-hp1yx2 жыл бұрын
Thanks I was sweatin head bolts trying to get them loose and I know #1 would have been a disaster if it wasn't for your video so thanks again!
@zacharymiller74604 жыл бұрын
my man you're a car God!! my grandpa swore to the heavens that he invented that technique
@cmankingcmanking321924 күн бұрын
I WANT TO THANK YOU GENTLEMEN 🙏🏾 FOR GUIDING ME , IM NEW TO ALL OF THIS ,AN VIDEOS HELP ME LONG THE WAY TO REBUILD MY CAR . THANK YOU 👍🏾 :.) ✌🏾
@AndyNorrisForReals3 жыл бұрын
Wish I'd watched this about an hour and a half ago, darnit.
@gussaldivar40294 жыл бұрын
You guys are the Prius masters!!! Try to find out what type of chocolate the owner is using for engine oil haha! Thanks for all you do. Stay safe out there guys.
@Peppermint13 жыл бұрын
Mineral oil in itself is not the problem. The problem is poor oil changing interval and even worse, those Quick Lube shops who perhaps don't even change the oil or the filter or use the cheapest possible oil quality. A quality mineral oil like Castrol should be fine when replacing it regularly. I do use synthetic on my car to extend the oil change intervals. However, the tapping idea is invaluable for stuck bolts situations. Another tip is never work after driving in rain, wet bolts will get real stuck when removing them next time - such as suspension bolts.
@springer-qb4dv3 жыл бұрын
Great video, but I didn't see the same thing when I removed my prius head bolts. No matter how many times I banged on the head bolt with hammer, they were stubbornly locked. I had to use breaker bar with large pipe as extention to force them. No sign of "springiness" as shown in the video. Eventually all the bolts came out intact, but they were incredibly difficult to loosen. It took maximum strength I could muster on 1/2 inch breaker bar with pipe extension. The engine was clean without any sludge as only synthetic oil was used on this engine.
@SteveFrench_4203 жыл бұрын
I worked on a 2016 Kia Sorento 3.3l. Had a head bolt wouldn't budge with a 3ft breaker bar and a 3 ft pipe. I beat on it, tried to loosen & heard a pop. Tighten down. Hit it some more. Tried to loosen, 2 pops. Tighten and repeated the process until it came out. Whole procedure took 20-30 min
@kttangos28714 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍 These little tricks make all the difference 👍
@lowerbuncombecoachworks3384 Жыл бұрын
Replacing cylinder head studs on an 83 1.9L waterboxer VW. Two started out fine but are really stuck on the last few threads. The bolts are so long I'm really worried about snapping one off and creating a much greater issue. I'm going to try this, send as though it should still be effective.
@ssakprhow3 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys that was a lot of help. I appreciate you guys posting this.
@4csincerable Жыл бұрын
I am changing a head gasket on a riding lawn mower engine. I removed all of the bolts on the head except one that just wont come loose. I loosened the bolts in a circular pattern instead of a criss cross pattern. This may have been a mistake. If I "shock the threads" with a hammer on the one bolt that is stuck is there a chance of warping the aluminum heads ? I have seen people heat up the bolt. Will this heat warp the aluminum heads ? Thanks
@SteveFrench_4203 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Saved a major headache (2016 Kia Sorento 3.3l)
@andreytyson12484 жыл бұрын
I’m really happy that I came across this video before getting started. What is your torque wrench set to?
@KeleFPV4 жыл бұрын
Those go back in at 36ft/lb.
@jafinch784 жыл бұрын
Man, that's sick!!! I guess both from the engine perspective which was my first thought... and I guess great method. The exhaust manifold bolts are what get's me nervous. I've got the Dodge Ram 2001 and I'm riggin for now with custom leak clamp'age to seal where a chunk of gasket went by by. Guessing the Toyota engine's aren't such a bad design. The 99 Ford F150 was I've heard a no go for most when I called around asking about advice for the Ram. I need to check under the Ram's valve covers since I wonder what the leak over the years has done with the specs underneath with the ghetto furnace cement and stainless steel zip ties few attempts prior to seal. Anyways, Thanks for sharing!
@Critter0817 Жыл бұрын
Im about to take the head off a 09 corolla motor. This definitely helps
@ledangkhoausa Жыл бұрын
This happens to me on the same type of engine and the same exact bolt location? It is a 2012 Lexus CT200H. What wrong with this type of head bolt? It is the same situation….
@adeelautosworkshop3732 жыл бұрын
Very informative, thank you
@zippySquirrelface Жыл бұрын
I'm glad I didn't go buy a 12mm impact socket like i planned on doing.
@bigpapa81524 жыл бұрын
What is it with mineral that causes the bolts to seize?
@kainhall3 жыл бұрын
iron bolt in aluminum head...... causes a chemical reaction also they are simply REALLY tight....tight things are tight
@heresdaddy31424 жыл бұрын
Very well said
@salvadorgonzalez89744 жыл бұрын
Good job guys
@rondhole2 жыл бұрын
God. That's Oil is really bad. I don't expect that kind of sludge even with cheap Pennzoil yellow bottle or GTX castrol. 0w-20 should be fully synthetic
@Alex7889.3 жыл бұрын
Should the head bolts be replaced once taken off?
@ShyLeonheart3 жыл бұрын
That's what most people say you should do to prevent any of them from breaking off in the engine.
@kainhall3 жыл бұрын
yup... most head bolts these days are "torque to yield" you are actually stretching the bolts . this makes them like a "spring" and helps clamp down the hhead to the block . but whhen you resue them..... as thhey have already stretched.... they wont stretch again they will either snap..... or you will be doing the job again.... as its not clamped theh head to the block correctly
@nathanhood85782 жыл бұрын
What tool are you using to give you that click sound or is this the bolt making that sound?
@TracyCorbett Жыл бұрын
Pretty sure that's the bolt. They make that sound when they're torqued down tight and start to give way when loosening
@movingforward49504 жыл бұрын
valuable info right here thanks guys I WILL SUBSCRIBE b/c of this wow
@jamesdavidian84514 жыл бұрын
excellent!
@LUISREY19954 жыл бұрын
Why did you guys delete your complete Prius head gasket instructional video ?
@andreytyson12484 жыл бұрын
I would love to see this one! The only other decent one I could find is fine, but looks like a few extra steps since gasketmasters have their fuel injectors connected on all of their gasket videos.
@user-vt2xv6kp3w3 жыл бұрын
Out of curiosity would it be safe to just initially shock them before you attempt to get the first crack? Or could that cause issues if it really didn’t need the shock?
@kainhall3 жыл бұрын
it should not hurt anything
@351cleavland3 жыл бұрын
Its all strong metal. Hitting it should be okay. You're breaking the bond between the bolt and the engine.
@gschady4 жыл бұрын
does this method work with women when they WON'T break loose and give ya some? 1-2 taps on the noggin helps me .. rubber mallet ONLY fellas
@benshaw5762 жыл бұрын
Boii that oil probably wasn't changed for 50,000 miles..
@davidgoldberg4 жыл бұрын
What about an '07 Prius? Dealer told me conventional oil was OK.
@joshchristian61014 жыл бұрын
It is, you just can't continue your maintenance on the same schedule as you would synthetic. The question is, why would you not? Even the walmart synthetic is 14.50 for 5 qts. Check out project farm, he has a video comparing cheap synthetics against the expensive kind. They all out perform conventional.
@kainhall3 жыл бұрын
sure.... if you change it every 3000 miles . if you wait till your change oil light comes on (aka usually 7000 miles).... you WILL have sludge
@georgeburns6512 Жыл бұрын
Toyota recommends to use full synthetic. I’d just go with that to be on the safe side, but nothing will probably happen as long as you change it more frequently as these 2 guys stated.
@johnames64303 жыл бұрын
so sad to see that cheap oil slugging up the engine.
@benoitchartrand57724 жыл бұрын
Great trick and very well explained especially. You should monetize your video, tricks of the trade shouldn't come free lol.