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Stock JK TechBulletin board forum regarding issues with OE (original equipment) components of the Jeep JK Wrangler (Rubicon, Sahara, Unlimited and X) such as factory suspension parts, engine, transmission, body parts, interior fixtures and the on-board computer.
So I was replacing the water pump on my 08 JKU when the bolt head snapped off. Ive soaked it w pb blaster and tried using some vice grips to try and loosen it with no luck. Any suggestions? Water pump bolt snapped
So I was replacing the water pump on my 08 JKU when the bolt head snapped off. Ive soaked it w pb blaster and tried using some vice grips to try and loosen it with no luck. Any suggestions? Water pump bolt snapped
So, I tried multiple things with success. I ground a notch into the protruding bolt....hammered a 3/16 socket onto it, heated it w a butane torch and I was able to ratchet it out.....I was about to lose it...time for some🍻
I'm curious as to what type of torch works for this. I have one of the standard hand held propane torches, Would that work or would I need something that generates more heat?
01-20-2019, 12:56 PM
Broken water pump bolt
