Frozen Water Pump Bolt?

[MART60]

After sitting for 32 years, the Factory radiator in the 74 455 leaked like Niagara Falls.

I figured I change the Water Pump before putting in the COLD CASE, but the head on the Bolt that goes through the alternator bracket was totally
stripped.

Ground it off and heat it 4 times, but it won't budge.

Now What?

Also, I took the tubes out to clean them.

What type of Sealer do you use on them?

Thanks,
Mart

 

[MART60]

I found the Tube gaskets in an Auto Zone.

Bolt is still stuck.

 

[Knightrider189]

After sitting for 32 years, the Factory radiator in the 74 455 leaked like Niagara Falls.

I figured I change the Water Pump before putting in the COLD CASE, but the head on the Bolt that goes through the alternator bracket was totally
stripped.

Ground it off and heat it 4 times, but it won't budge.

Now What?

Also, I took the tubes out to clean them.

What type of Sealer do you use on them?

Thanks,
Mart
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The only thing I can think of is to keep heating, apply lots of rust penetrating spray, and a good pair of vise grips or pipe wrench.

Keep working it back and forth.

Something’s got to give, lol.


1989 Pontiac Formula Firebird, 5.7, all OEM

 

[MART60]

I've been trying to find my Little Pipe Wrench for days...

It's time to break down and buy a new one.

I hope I can find MADE IN USA on one.

Thanks, Knightrider.

 

[Knightrider189]

Another thing, if all that doesn’t work, I would drill it and use an easy out.

If that doesn’t work, the other option is to drill it out entirely and tap new threads in.

It's not a fun job, no matter which way you go.

Hopefully, the pipe wrench (with a cheater bar), heat, and penetrating oil will get it.


1989 Pontiac Formula Firebird, 5.7, all OEM