Opti cap removal tool?
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Opti cap removal tool? Alright I'm getting ready to install the timing cover, opti, and waterpump so I need to remove the cap on my new opti and locktite the rotor screw, but I can't remember how to make the tool. I know you have to use one of the torx screws that comes from the tb plate but I can't get it to stay in place and I don't wanna ruin the threads on it.
Alright I'm getting ready to install the timing cover, opti, and waterpump so I need to remove the cap on my new opti and locktite the rotor screw, but I can't remember how to make the tool. I know you have to use one of the torx screws that comes from the tb plate but I can't get it to stay in place and I don't wanna ruin the threads on it.
the inverted E4 is a ************ to find, I couldn't at any parts store so had to have a local shop do the swap for me
go to LT1engine.com for the info on how to make it
you just need the throttle body plate screw, a 1 nut and 1 wingnut
go to LT1engine.com for the info on how to make it
you just need the throttle body plate screw, a 1 nut and 1 wingnut
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Or take a throttle plate bolt to the hardware store, get another longer bolt with the same size E4 torx head, jam nut and wingnut and make your tool for a buck or two.
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The rotor screws are 6-32, Torx headed screws. To install/remove those screws, I have one of those "bits" that's 1/4" square, and fits into a "screwdriver handled" tool. The "bit" is stamped "T8"
I would think NAPA or a tool truck would have one...like Snap-On...but they would be pretty expensive if you are only doing it once. I have a couple different sets of various torx bits and I purchased them all from the Snap-On truck or Sears possibly.
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http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....e=&dir=catalog
Thats what i have. I mainly use it for GM steering columns. It does have more uses then just for a LT1.
Thats what i have. I mainly use it for GM steering columns. It does have more uses then just for a LT1.
Originally Posted by myltwon
go to LT1engine.com for the info on how to make it
you just need the throttle body plate screw, a 1 nut and 1 wingnut
you just need the throttle body plate screw, a 1 nut and 1 wingnut