Problem taking off the Ls1 intake
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Problem taking off the Ls1 intake I have made several attempts on taking of the off the last three intake bolts near the firewall but cannot do it.My hands only reach so much and room to move is so limited.What tools did you guys use to take off the ls1 intake?So far I haven't been that sucessfull with my tools.
Re: Problem taking off the Ls1 intake A small 1/4" ratchet and socket. You might not be able to fully seat the ratchet in the socket, but you can still use it... If you have an automatic, just bend the fill tube out of the way. Box end ratchet wrenches may work too.
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Re: Problem taking off the Ls1 intake I just took mine off on Sunday. I used an 8mm swivel socket and a 3 inch 1/4th inch extension to a 1/4th" driver. Came right off...
Remember, you wont be able to get those back 4 bolts out of the intake since the cowl will be in the way. Take some tape (doesnt matter what kind), and pull up on the bolts once theyre loose and wrap the shaft of the bolts really loose with the tape, so that the tape prevents gravity from letting the bolts fall back into the holes.
Behind your intake is the brake booster tube and a small round vacuum line. The vacuum line pops right off, and the brake booster tube can stay on the intake, as long as you disconnect it from the other end.
You need two people to pull it one. One to slowly pull on the intake, and the other to fish the brake booster hose through the mess of wires and hoses back there.
Remember, you wont be able to get those back 4 bolts out of the intake since the cowl will be in the way. Take some tape (doesnt matter what kind), and pull up on the bolts once theyre loose and wrap the shaft of the bolts really loose with the tape, so that the tape prevents gravity from letting the bolts fall back into the holes.
Behind your intake is the brake booster tube and a small round vacuum line. The vacuum line pops right off, and the brake booster tube can stay on the intake, as long as you disconnect it from the other end.
You need two people to pull it one. One to slowly pull on the intake, and the other to fish the brake booster hose through the mess of wires and hoses back there.
