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scratcher
05-02-2009, 16:21
I'm in the middle of removing my manifolds to replace the gasket and I can't gt to the nuts between the two. does anyone have any tricks 'n tips for getting the blitters out?
I'm doing it with the engine in the car.
Sparkie
05-02-2009, 16:41
jack the car up and lie under the car. you can reach past the side of the starter motor to get to them.
Markey Mark (BD)
05-02-2009, 17:07
I use a slim 13mm socket and extension and fit it between the manifolds, that should get to them.
Os8472
05-02-2009, 17:14
I've only ever done it 2 ways, 1 with the head off and 2 with my efi manifold, took 20mins to get it off, drill out and replace a sensor and refit:D gotta love EFI
scratcher
05-02-2009, 17:29
I've only ever done it 2 ways, 1 with the head off and 2 with my efi manifold, took 20mins to get it off, drill out and replace a sensor and refit:D gotta love EFI

Go on, rub it in :laugh:
I tried with the socket and extension but its too bulky to get in there.
I'll sweep the snow away so i can jack it up tomorrow and try it that way.

Cheers guys.
djinuk
05-02-2009, 17:30
brave man working in the snow there :)
Markey Mark (BD)
05-02-2009, 17:33
Go on, rub it in :laugh:
I tried with the socket and extension but its too bulky to get in there.
I'll sweep the snow away so i can jack it up tomorrow and try it that way.

Cheers guys.

Use a small extension and socket, i use a1/4" rachet, extension and socket to do it.
phase i 16 v turbo
05-02-2009, 17:39
So you have braved the weather Richard!! Good on you for getting out there!!!
Os8472
05-02-2009, 21:04
Go on, rub it in :laugh:
I tried with the socket and extension but its too bulky to get in there.
I'll sweep the snow away so i can jack it up tomorrow and try it that way.

Cheers guys.

Hell yeah I will, I can even change a starter motor without having to jack the car up :agree:
Kris M
05-02-2009, 21:14
Come on Oli, thats not a problem :D;)
Os8472
05-02-2009, 21:18
Come on Oli, thats not a problem :D;)

Ok maybe some of the people on her who have hands of girl can do it with the carb manifold
scratcher
05-02-2009, 21:25
I made it back from the snow. I've shoveled the snow away so I hope I can try again tomorrow.
After I gave up I decided to give the carb a clean, I didn't think it was a bad effort for a brush and some wire wool
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/SDC11850.jpg

And I had to make a snow man
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/pimpscratcher/SDC11835.jpg
Kris M
05-02-2009, 21:28
Ok maybe some of the people on her who have hands of girl can do it with the carb manifold


No, my hands arnt that small :D