Opti cap removal tool?
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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.