Intake Manifold Help
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Intake Manifold Help
Just a quick question: What size Torx (Star) Bit is the 6 bolts that bolts the intake to the heads? I thought it was a T-45 but, the T-45 bit started twisting and then snapped in one of the intake bolts. These SOBs are on really tight and I'm sure being 35 years old doesn't help either. I can't heat them in fear of starting a fire, and I haven't found a lubricating spray that'll work.
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Re: Intake Manifold Help
Buy a quality set of torx bits. Use the largest size that fits tight. Clean out the socket in the bolt, press the bit in until it bottoms out. If it gets tight before it bottoms, try the next size smaller or tap it in with a hammer until it's fully seated. Use a 3/8-1/2 adapter and a nice long breaker bar. If they are truly stuck, don't keep tugging or pushing on the breaker bar or they'll strip, or you'll break the bit. Use a rubber mallet to strike the breaker, or an impact wrench to shock the bolts loose.
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Re: Intake Manifold Help
I just pulled a complete TPI setup from my 88 parts car. Intake to head bolts were T45. Definitely on tight. I used an electric impact gun and had no trouble spinning them off. A few bolts needed the crud picked out of them to fully seat the bit.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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