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      08-04-2023, 10:03 AM   #9
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Originally Posted by 86Zed View Post
Is the bolt seized or just spinning freely (galled / stripped) in that spot? Should be able to apply some tension or move it with a pair of vice grip pliers?
Spinning freely. It stripped the hole because I see some of the aluminum shavings came off the bolt. Ima try your recommendation of the pliers over the weekend. Seems like if I can get that out, it should be easy to apply the helicoil/time sert without removing the whole cover.
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