Trouble with intake bolts (Weiand intake)
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Car: 1985 Pontiac Trans Am - PROJECT
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Trouble with intake bolts (Weiand intake)
Ok, I have a pretty simple, but frustrating problem. I can't get to the middle two intake bolts because of the curvature of the intake itself. I've tried both open-end and box wrenches, sockets, swivels, etc...
Has anyone had a high rise single plane intake and what did you use to tighten/loosen the bolts? Thanks in advance...
Has anyone had a high rise single plane intake and what did you use to tighten/loosen the bolts? Thanks in advance...
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Re: Trouble with intake bolts (Weiand intake)
I'm sorry. I don't think I was detailed enough...
The intake is ON the car. I'm trying to get it off due to height restrictions with the hood. I'm trying to swap this high rise intake for a regular performer...
I'm just trying to get these bolts out...
The intake is ON the car. I'm trying to get it off due to height restrictions with the hood. I'm trying to swap this high rise intake for a regular performer...
I'm just trying to get these bolts out...
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Re: Trouble with intake bolts (Weiand intake)
BTDT.
9/16" - 5/8" box end wrench, with the 9/16" end ground down so it will clear the obstructions.
And alot of patience.... 1/12 turn at a time.
9/16" - 5/8" box end wrench, with the 9/16" end ground down so it will clear the obstructions.
And alot of patience.... 1/12 turn at a time.
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Re: Trouble with intake bolts (Weiand intake)
BTDT ?
Another option when putting it back on is to use allen head bolts. That's what i've got, and an allen key is quite easy to get in there.
Another option when putting it back on is to use allen head bolts. That's what i've got, and an allen key is quite easy to get in there.
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