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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: RACER X on October 06, 2008, 04:32:07 PM

Title: head removal (head bolt tool)
Post by: RACER X on October 06, 2008, 04:32:07 PM

spent 2 hours on sunday tearing down my 98 16valve 1.6 sidekick engine cause it has a blown  head gasket got the exhausts manifold off air intake radiator pulled valve cover off but when it came to the head bolts a 11 metric wont fit too small and a 12s too big American didn't work either is this a special tool i need to buy???? or is it a 12pt socket i need called Suzuki shop in my town he was no help and auto zone well you know how they are........... should i call Hawk Suzuki????? i knew i was going to run in to this type O crap...



                                                      HELP!

Title: Re: head removal (head bolt tool)
Post by: Foot on October 06, 2008, 06:40:48 PM

A 12 point socket may work but not well ( busted knuckle ). A 12mm inverted torx socket is what you are looking for. Almost all parts stores will carry them. Don't forget to resurface the head at your local machine shop.

Title: Re: head removal (head bolt tool)
Post by: RACER X on October 07, 2008, 06:21:19 AM

thank you

Title: Re: head removal (head bolt tool)
Post by: RACER X on October 07, 2008, 03:14:46 PM

inverted torx socket (16) worked like a charm thanks again