Y pipe bolts ?

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GMCRMK

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So why are these things 6mm hex bolts?!

Is there something special to these bolts or can they be substituted with regular grade 5 bolts with lock washers? Seems that it would make life easier.

With hex's the only way to access some of them is with a stubby socket and it's a PITA to get in there and align the hex so it bites. If one's rounded at all it's even worse trying to get the socket into the bolt head.

Thanks.....

 

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had the same problem...bought a set of craftsman extended allen sockets with the ball end,to go along with the 2 new manifold bolts to replace the rouned out ones!!!!waaay better.

 

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i have felt your pain..:face-icon-small-fro

 

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The reason they are 6mm is because the motor is metric. Chassis is SAE. Polaris has been this way for years. I think it's called global supply. Hex clearnce on the Y pipe is lousy so Allen head is easier to get in there. I use a regular metric allen wrech and slip a box end wrench over the end for added leverage. The Husky wrenches sold at Lowes seem to hold up well.

 

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• Nov 21, 2008

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So....anybody just change 'em to standard bolts or is there a reason that I shouldn't.

It's just seems like it'll be easier.