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Old Jan 20, 2003 | 11:12 AM
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after a few driver's probs i moved to the passenger side. pretty smooth sailing until . . . you guessed it, rear coil pack bolt. i am at a loss. any suggestions? i'd like to know how the hell the service techs do it. i've been trying the straight on approach with a deep well 10mm. anybody know if i can remove that black rubber hose that's in the way and goes through the firewall. i'd love any input, in fact i'll pay someone to come take that damned bolt off <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

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Old Jan 20, 2003 | 11:22 AM
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You will need to use a wrench. It will take a little while. When you get that bad boy out you can always file 13 it. I used a gear wrench on mine only took about 30 seconds to get it out. Good luck.
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Old Jan 20, 2003 | 11:43 AM
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don't know what a gear wrench is, i'm kinda dumb <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

any thoughts on using a crescent wrench on it if i can find the angle?


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Old Jan 20, 2003 | 11:45 AM
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I just used a box end. 1/4 turn at a time. It'll take about 10 min but it can be done, no prob.
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Old Jan 20, 2003 | 01:15 PM
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thanks for all the help guys. i finally got it off. woohoo!!!!!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> now i'm trying to decide whether or not to paint the valve covers while i'm in there. thanks again. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />

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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by camaro_ls1:
<strong> Needless to say, I threw that bolt as far as I could. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">ditto!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Jan 20, 2003 | 01:26 PM
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aaaahhhh the !throw away mod! , brings back memories.
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Old Jan 20, 2003 | 03:25 PM
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I just removed that damn hose (was doing cam too at time so why not) that helped alittle. Needless to say that bolt did not go back in the camaro when I was done.
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Old Jan 20, 2003 | 04:08 PM
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The rear bolt should be removed,looked at, and promptly thrown over the left shoulder.
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by 1dirtyZ:
<strong> aaaahhhh the !throw away mod! , brings back memories. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"><img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" />
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Old Jan 20, 2003 | 05:34 PM
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I haven't had to remove the coil packs to do headers..... <img border="0" alt="[burn out]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_burnout.gif" />

I guess there would be more room on the Pass. side, but I got in there OK. Get the last rear bolt from underneath.

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Old Jan 20, 2003 | 05:53 PM
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I wish I would have seen this sooner. I've done a few sets of LT's and have got that bolt down! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> Good luck with the header install. I live in Pace so look me up sometime. I have a NBM SS with Chrome Z06's on it. Only Z06's in town. Look forward to meeting you!

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Old Jan 20, 2003 | 08:29 PM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by John02SS:
<strong> I wish I would have seen this sooner. I've done a few sets of LT's and have got that bolt down! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> Good luck with the header install. I live in Pace so look me up sometime. I have a NBM SS with Chrome Z06's on it. Only Z06's in town. Look forward to meeting you!

John </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">dude, i've seen your car. it's beeeeeooootiful. seriously, an awesome car. i posted in the southern section about it actually. i live behind the taco bell on 90. i'm pretty jealous about your wheels too. i got a pewter TA w/ WS6 hood. it'll be the one not running for awhile <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> cuz i ran into mo' problems with the headers and have to order new bolts from thunder. you have any suggestions on exhaust shops to weld my cats in?
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Old Jan 20, 2003 | 10:34 PM
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Thanks for the compliments on the car! As far as muffler shops, Georges Muffler off of Hwy 29 on Detroit will do it. Prices are good also. If I can help with the headers just let me know.

John
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Old Jan 21, 2003 | 12:15 AM
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go out and get a set of speed wrenches and use the boxed end those. they function like a socket but utilize 1/4 the space and just work it slowly. drink a beer with the other hand while working on it for approx 5-7 mins.
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Old Jan 21, 2003 | 12:17 AM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Dr Debacle:
<strong> I just used a box end. 1/4 turn at a time. It'll take about 10 min but it can be done, no prob. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">That's how I did it. It took me damned near 2 hours to do it though! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> Needless to say, I threw that bolt as far as I could.
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