[Shop-talk] head bolt socket recommendations

[Skip Albright]

On newer Volvo  6 cyl engines the 14mm head bolts are recessed down a 
hole.  an impact socket wont quite fit  down the opening.

So I use  a "plain"'  6 point socket.  Sadly these go round fairly 
quickly or  round off the bolt head.

  the tightening torque is 90ft/lb plus 90 degrees, so they are quite tight,

  and I cant ream the hole without damaging the head.


any ideas, hints?

thanks

skip





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