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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 04:13 PM
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I need some tips on getting the last bolt on the pass side exhaust manifold off. It is being a real PITA.
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 04:16 PM
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Hmm, I think I remember getting those with a set of socket swivels....Have any??
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 04:22 PM
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ya I do but every sockey I use the wrench get caughtt up on the heat/AC hoses going into the firewall. I had tore part of the heat sheild off but still little room.
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 04:40 PM
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What about a nifty ratchet wrench? Or just try different sizes brands of open-ended till you find one that gets it done..
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 09:43 PM
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What about a nifty ratchet wrench? Or just try different sizes brands of open-ended till you find one that gets it done..
thats what i used to change out header gaskets, worked well actually.
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 10:34 PM
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ya I will thx its pretty much the angle for me I will probably get it tomarrow tho just sucks being stuck on the last bolt.
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 11:09 AM
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I just took mine off yesterday. I pretty much layed on the motor and got both hands under the cowl next to the A/C crap with an open end.
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