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  1. #1 How to remove bar over Air intake? 
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    Default 09-15-2012
    I tryed to remove the bar but the bolts just keep spining.... Also the very top bolt is stuck... I tryed wd40 it won't budge. Any ideas?
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    Default 09-15-2012
    grind the heads off..remove the bar..drill out the bolts and run a tap through the threads.
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    Default 09-15-2012
    A tap?
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    Default 09-15-2012
    Yes a tap...a tool used to cut threads..in this case all you're using it for is to clean out your threads and remove any goonies you may have
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    Default 09-15-2012
    Wait. Bar over Intake.. You mean the cross brace..??? If that is what you mean i wouldnt dick around with re-tapping it... just cut the bolt and leave it out...
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    Default 09-15-2012
    cross brace bars purpose in life is for what?

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    Default 09-15-2012
    To make it a PITA to take the air box off...
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    Default 09-15-2012
    Quote Originally Posted by tod1d View Post
    cross brace bars purpose in life is for what?
    Does the same thing the strut tower bar does. Although some cars don't have those.
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