<VV> Engine disassembly

[Bryan Blackwell]

Generally I start with a 14mm 6 point socket, it's a snug fit onto the 9/16" head nuts but you can get it on with a couple taps even on new nuts.

--Bryan

On Sep 22, 2011, at 11:35 PM, J R Read wrote:

> Wherever possible, clamp a good vice grip to the  studs and have a buddy keep 
> them from turning.  You might find a need to pound a metric socket onto the 
> exposed nuts (which are likely rusted to a smaller size) for a good grip on 
> them.  For certain, you should be using a 6 point socket and you might want 
> to grind the beveled portion off in order to get more of the flats onto the 
> nut.
> 
> Later, JR