pharouh Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 Ok I know there's a trick to this because I've dome it before. On the L16,how do I get the lower back intake manifold bolt out? I can get a 12mm combination wrench on it,but I can't get any leverage. It's really tight ,too. There's no room for a rachet with and extension. Do I need an universal joint on my rachet? Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 go from under... Or use a swivel socket, crows foot? Quote Link to comment
paradoxx Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 yup me too, just like Men at Work, Down under. I use the stanley version of these ones. Quote Link to comment
datsunaholic Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 Your best friend for those is a universal-joint 12mm shallow socket. You can do it with a regular universal and a shallow socket, but the added length doesn't help. I bought a 12mm u-joint socket specifically for those. Quote Link to comment
pharouh Posted October 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 Thanks guys. :D I'll try that! I've done this before,but they weren't this tight. I just used a combination 'down under'. Quote Link to comment
DanielC Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 This thread will help: http://forum.ratsun.net/showthread.php?t=1617&highlight=manifold Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 I found that a 1/4" drive 12mm socket, 1/4" universal, 1/4" 6" extension, and 1/4" ratchet worked best for me. The shorter and thinner walled 1/4" drive socket fit the best. Quote Link to comment
Buzzbomb Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 Your best friend for those is a universal-joint 12mm shallow socket. You can do it with a regular universal and a shallow socket, but the added length doesn't help. I bought a 12mm u-joint socket specifically for those. So true...I bought one at Sears specifically for that bolt on my L20B, and you know what? Best $8 I ever spent, even if I use it once every 5 years. It eliminated hours of frustration and aggravation. Kind of one of those "whats your time worth to you" sort of deals. The fact that it is a "shallow socket" makes it work even better. In other words...BUY IT! :D Quote Link to comment
pharouh Posted October 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 OK I went to O'Richboy's and got a 3/8" universal. they didn't have a shallow 12mm (of course). But it worked! Just barely. Even after I got the manifold off,it still didn't turn very well. Now for the exhaust..Already snapped 2 studs. Thanks for your help guys! Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 OK I went to O'Richboy's and got a 3/8" universal. they didn't have a shallow 12mm (of course).But it worked! Just barely. Even after I got the manifold off,it still didn't turn very well. Now for the exhaust..Already snapped 2 studs. Thanks for your help guys! soak the piss outta those busted studs with PB blaster. Should loosen em up and make for easy removal and replacement. I would first try putting two nuts on there after it has soaked, tighten them together, then use the inside one to unscrew it. i used vise grips on mine as a last resort. Got lucky and they came out Quote Link to comment
pharouh Posted October 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 I know what you mean. I used liquid wrench days before I started on them. Tapped them with a hammer-everything. The one at the back snapped at first pull,and I didn't pull that hard. I've heard about using 2 nuts to get a stud out. Should be worth a try. he he- he said 2 nuts :lol: Thanks http://www.fourthstreetdesign.com Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 buy "antiseize" worth every penny use on water pump bolts and thermostat housing bolts also. prevents rust Quote Link to comment
Braden Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 anti seize is the best shit since sliced bread, i use it on everything, be careful though as it can cause inaccurate torque readings, good luck with those studs and yes the 2 nut trick works well, ive never used a stud puller i always use my nuts!!!:lol: Quote Link to comment
paradoxx Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 I used a small torch, heated for about a minute or two and they come off as butter. but the night before sunk it in WD40. at least that worked for me. Quote Link to comment
dat521gatherer Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 i have the best luck pounding 12 point sockets on to the studs to get them out. about the only thing a 12 point socket is good for. Quote Link to comment
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