Have a few things to try but thought someone here already delt with this?

 

something that bad may need to be cut off but first try a huge dose of pb blaster and let it sit for a few hrs to penetrate. then hit it again and let it sit. then try impact socket to see if it will zip out

 

Thanks, I do not get why they didnt use copper nuts (like bmw does)???

 

You can try this and soak it. Last resort option would be to cut two flat edges opposing each other and get some channel lock on it. I had one almost that bad. Good luck.

 

Be careful not to snap the stud. If that happens, drill outs may not work, and you'll have to weld a nib to grab with locking pliers.

 

As elite1 suggests...DO NOT go at it like it sits now. You need to be soaking the hell out of it and I would say it should soak for a couple days and continue to re-apply penetrating oil/PB Blaster or similar. Looks like it is already stripped smooth, so if you can grind/file some flat spots and use a wrench and go slow....back and forth. If you try to clamp down with vice grips etc...you are squeezing and putting more strain on the bolt and pressing the nut tighter, making it harder to remove.

That sucks...I feel for you!

Good luck!
DC

 

Worst part is that all 8 look like that

 

BTW Rock you diy for plug change is brilliant, thanks!

 

What is the OEM spark plug ? Thinking to change em while I'm in there. Is there an Iridium plug for the tt?

 

Xbox I went through the smart thing with mine last weekend. After messing with it for about 3 hours I had to put her back together and take a breather. If you have success with something let me know!

I soaked mine in penetrating oil, heated it with a torch etc.

Those locking nuts are the dumbest thing I have ever heard of

 

Don't worry. They look horrible when dry. But if you soak them enough(few application over the few days), they will look much better and clean. Mine were looking like yours but not even one was broken or stripped. GL!

 

I bought two set of tools that where to help with this, the first failed but the second tool worked like a charm

Its somewhat brutal at first, but is really easy to use and I managed to get three on each side of in less than 1h. I couldn't get the O2 sensors off so I didn't do the top inside ones yet.

Here is some pictures...









The tool cost 8$

 

I saw one of those at Bauhaus....I didn't think it would work......holy crap that is awesome. Back to the store!

 

Did it damage the threads at all?

 

Thanks! On your plug question...If you want iridium, the factory heat range for Denso would be their IK20. One range cooler (if tuned) is IK22 gapped at .025. The normal OEM plug is Bosch® FR6 DPP332

DC