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Originally Posted by Fat Charlie
I don't know about the air dam. I'm not used to mods on your car that don't get seen before the actual car.
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Huh?
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Originally Posted by slownugly
On my d15 I have laying here you can't get the bracket off unless the alternator is out. :/
I know exactly which bolt you mean. I'm assuming the nut is off. Try spraying wd40 or pb blaster on the bolt and let it soak a little. Thread the nut onto the bolt slightly (3 or 4 threads) and try and tap it loose with a small hammer. Don't go crazy if you hit too hard you could damage the threads on the nut. Could also try using a screwdriver or chisel on the big square and and try prying it through
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Yeah I was hoping I could slowly work the bolts out as I pull the bracket away from the block... there really is no good way to do it.
I tried tapping the bolt after the nut came off and buggered up the threads. Now the nut won't go back on. Tried putting vice grips on the thread ends and tried turning the bolt with a box end wrench. It's been sprayed with PB Blaster several times in the past few weeks. I think the bolt has rusted so much in there that it's not going to move. There's no room to get a saw in there and chop the bolt off- I'd end up cutting into the bracket or ruining the much-needed $50 core.
I have the brand new OEM replacements just sitting on the bench, too.
Taking it into the local shop is an option, but I'd rather not spend the money. However, I'd also rather not mess around with this thing in the cold and have to drive the parents' Yukon.