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Pretty afraid of the "start bump" method. ......Would love some suggestions on how people got this damn bolt off. It's pretty frustrating.

The start bump method is easy and reliable. I did this a few weeks ago. You only need a very quick turn on the starter. Make sure you take all the spark plugs out. I used a tow rope to tie the breaker bar to the lower control arm.

Honestly, its easy.

Also, these bolts self-tighten with engine use. As you have found they can get very tight.

 

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Just to be sure, removing the spark plugs will ensure that only the starter will turn turn the crankshaft, but not turn the engine over, yeah?

Don't understand, yes the engine spins but you dont want it to fire up. Just remove the wires not plugs sorry.

So you actually tie the breaker to the control arm? I've heard people just have it rest against the ground.

IMO tying it makes the job a lot easier. You worst case is if the 19mm socket flys off at speed. Makes sure no one is standing nearby.

What about getting it back on?

Push on the best you can by hand. Bang into place with a rubber mallet and a piece of wood. That will get it all the way on. You do NOT need to torque it (yeah I can see the critics coming). These bolts self (over) tighten. If you torque it will soon tighten further with age due to the rotation of the engine.

 

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ex-services man John??