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May 01, 2009, 07:44:26 pm

LoneWolf

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Tightening the inlet manifold
« on: May 01, 2009, 07:44:26 pm »
Hi all,


  just wondering how you guys tighten down the allen bolts on your IDI motors, i keep trying and trying but im sure mine are loose still, and i dont seem to be able to get any tools in sucessfully  :?


  has anyone got any hints or tips?


  Matt



Reply #1May 02, 2009, 10:29:37 am

katakura silk

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Tightening the inlet manifold
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2009, 10:29:37 am »
I jack up the car and squeeze my arms in between the fire wall and block.
It takes a lot of preparation and some feeling out to get the hex bit into the right spot. A lot of yelling and trying to miss a dropped socket wrench or two from hitting you in the face... :shock:

From the couple times ive done it... I dont see anyway to get it done from the top...
1979 Diesel Rabbit L - 60k :)
1982 Diesel Caddy (RIP) now 1.8L Gasser
1998 Passat Wagon

 

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