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Old 11-27-2009, 12:15 AM
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i need help getting passenger side manifold off, last bolt closest to firewall. trying to remove spark plug to make more room and not having luck with that method either, if someone can chime in on my dilema it would be greatly appreciated. bpt
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take a break, have a beer and then get back to it. mess around with different extensions and you will get it
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Originally Posted by hlaalu
take a break, have a beer and then get back to it.
x2, usually that works
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I do the last passenger side spark plug from the bottom, it's easy to reach up and get it. Might be easier to get the manifold bolt form the bottom too.
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You have to use a half inch wobble and you will get it, it's because it is so tight back there good luck if you go with headers.
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i just did that today. i used a 10mm deep socket... and a 3/8" breaker bar moving it 1/4 turn at a time... it took a while but i got it with little fuss.
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thanks guys actually did the break/beers part and it ended up working lol. i got bother headers in and was doing good but my dumbass pulled the wires out of the oil level sensor while installing the starter today, i guess thats what i get for not paying attention. but hey what the hell, the headers are in!
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oh yeah, i forgot to ask this but does anyone know where i can get a pigtail for that sensor, im assuming its the oil level sensor, (Passenger side of oil pan underneath starter) thanks guys




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