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rpmerf · 01-11-2019, 09:39 AM

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Pipe extractors. Goes up to 3/4". I've used them before.

I usually do a couple cycles of heat it up, coat it in penetrating fluid, heat it up, soak it, heat it up, then try to pull it out. Hammering in the fitting should help knock the threads loose too.

01-11-2019, 09:39 AM	#10
rpmerf Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Parkville, MD Posts: 1,024	Re: Lower thermostat housing holes both stripped https://www.harborfreight.com/5-piec...set-93822.html Pipe extractors. Goes up to 3/4". I've used them before. I usually do a couple cycles of heat it up, coat it in penetrating fluid, heat it up, soak it, heat it up, then try to pull it out. Hammering in the fitting should help knock the threads loose too. __________________ 1970 C20 Custom Camper - 350, TH350 1997 GMC Suburban 1994 Acura Integra GSR 1987 Dodge Daytona Shelby Z