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General Information => Troubleshooting => Topic started by: LoneWolf on May 01, 2009, 04:44:26 pm

Title: Tightening the inlet manifold
Post by: LoneWolf on May 01, 2009, 04:44:26 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

Title: Tightening the inlet manifold
Post by: katakura silk on May 02, 2009, 07:29:37 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...