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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 07:48 AM
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Distributor Bolt!!!

How on this earth do you loosen it?!?!? What size is it? I've been trying everything for hours, it's in there good....any tips? Thanks...
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 09:04 AM
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The head of the bolt is 15mm.

You lossen it in a counter clockwise direction. *shrug*
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Six_Shooter
The head of the bolt is 15mm.

You lossen it in a counter clockwise direction. *shrug*


I use a shorty wrench, and just reach down there and turn it. But I also have it loosened about every 6mo or so.
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 07:55 PM
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15mm socket, u-joint, 12" extension, ratchet, in that order.

Or even better:

15mm swivel socket, 12" extension, ratchet.
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 08:52 PM
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Loosening wasn't the problem for me. Tightening it up w/o turning the distributor and making sure it was nice and snug was tough.
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