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1990 Chevrolet Truck Repair Question


Topics covered: Coolant, Coolant reservoir, Grinding.
Mileage: 150,000 miles.

Asked on January 18, 2013

Chevrolet Truck Coolant Problem

I'm trying to remove and replace my coolant reservoir but theres one bolt that is loose but wont come out it feels like the nut keeps turning is there anyway to get this bolt out an theres not enough room to use a hacksaw please help me out if possible thanks
Avatar Asked by bweezy69

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Replied on January 18, 2013

Can you get a pair of vice-grips on it, try to pull and unscrew at the same time. I can't see much from here. I doubt there is a nut, might be a thread clip? Is it a hex head or screw head? Can you drill the head or grind it off? The autostore sells a grinding bit that will fit in you drill.

Tiny Answered by JDL (expert)
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Replied on January 19, 2013

it was a threaded clip i got it out bolt hole is a little worse for ware but i replaced coolant tank and put one screw in and its fine

Tiny Response from bweezy69
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Replied on January 19, 2013

Glad you got it going your way.

Tiny Answered by JDL (expert)
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