L16 Manifold bolts

[pharouh]

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?

[izzo]

go from under... Or use a swivel socket, crows foot?

[paradoxx]

yup me too, just like Men at Work, Down under.

 

I use the stanley version of these ones.

[datsunaholic]

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.

[pharouh]

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'.

[DanielC]

This thread will help:

http://forum.ratsun.net/showthread.php?t=1617&highlight=manifold

[Charlie69]

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.

[Buzzbomb]

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

[pharouh]

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!

 

[izzo]

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

[pharouh]

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

 

 

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[banzai510(hainz)]

buy "antiseize" worth every penny

 

use on water pump bolts and thermostat housing bolts also. prevents rust

[Braden]

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:

[paradoxx]

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.

[dat521gatherer]

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.