TPI Runner Install
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TPI Runner Install
I finally received the injectors for my 92 Z28 yesterday. I installed them and the fuel rail. Then I installed the runners......partially. I can not get to the two bottom bolts on the passenger side runners. There is a large 1" diameter wiring loom that runs between the runners and the valve cover on the passenger side. I can lift it up slightly to gain some access to the bolts but can not get the T40 bit started on the bolts. Has anyone done this on their 92? I have 1/4" and 3/8" swivels, extensions, t40 bits in 1/4 and 3/8 drive, flex shaft bit driver and none of these seem to help with access.
I did leave the bolts in the runners so they are in position and I have the other bolts started. I quit working on it last night just to get some ideas from the experts that have done this before. My right side valve cover/wiring looks nothing like the motor in the instructions on changing the injectors. That motor seemed to have no wiring loom issues. Mine definitely does!!
Thanks for any tips/tricks you can provide!!
Leonard
I did leave the bolts in the runners so they are in position and I have the other bolts started. I quit working on it last night just to get some ideas from the experts that have done this before. My right side valve cover/wiring looks nothing like the motor in the instructions on changing the injectors. That motor seemed to have no wiring loom issues. Mine definitely does!!
Thanks for any tips/tricks you can provide!!
Leonard
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Car: 1989 Iroc-z 1994 Z28 LT1
Engine: 5.7 Liter L98 Tuned Port Injection 5.7 LT1
Transmission: 700R4 and 4L60E
It will be a whole lot easier to get those bolts in by just taking the valve cover off.
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Originally Posted by Ant
It will be a whole lot easier to get those bolts in by just taking the valve cover off.
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If you have the smog junk, then definetly taking off the valve cover works!
I just put new runners on this weekend and I didn't have to take the valve covers off. Try putting the bottom long bolts on the runner then slip it in to place. I didn't use a swivel, either.
Good luck.
I just put new runners on this weekend and I didn't have to take the valve covers off. Try putting the bottom long bolts on the runner then slip it in to place. I didn't use a swivel, either.
Good luck.
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I wouldnt take the valve cover off. You should be able to get the loom out of the way enough to get to the bolts. Maybe pull some of the connectors and lift it up, or maybe try pushing down on it a little but be careful because sometimes those looms get brittle over time. I doubt yours is with such low miles but who knows. If you use a torx bit and long extension, you can tighten that bolt with the extension just resting on the top of the valve cover. I've used a flex joint to avoid scratches on the cover but a piece of cloth between the two should suffice as well.
Can you take a pic of the problem area?
Can you take a pic of the problem area?
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Originally Posted by madmax
I wouldnt take the valve cover off. You should be able to get the loom out of the way enough to get to the bolts. Maybe pull some of the connectors and lift it up, or maybe try pushing down on it a little but be careful because sometimes those looms get brittle over time. I doubt yours is with such low miles but who knows. If you use a torx bit and long extension, you can tighten that bolt with the extension just resting on the top of the valve cover. I've used a flex joint to avoid scratches on the cover but a piece of cloth between the two should suffice as well.
Can you take a pic of the problem area?
Can you take a pic of the problem area?
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It was a pain on my '91 to get those bottom runner bolts tightened. I 2nd the removal of the valve covers.
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Originally Posted by BigWhiteGTP
It was a pain on my '91 to get those bottom runner bolts tightened. I 2nd the removal of the valve covers.
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Car: Hers: 88 Formula 350
Engine: TPI
Transmission: Auto
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt Posi
ARP makes a nice bolt kit for the TPI intake
i ordered the stainless steel ones, with a small head on them.
pricey, but probably worth it, and i've always had great luck with ARP bolts
i ordered the stainless steel ones, with a small head on them.
pricey, but probably worth it, and i've always had great luck with ARP bolts
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