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Old 09-16-09, 08:27 PM
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Default trouble removeing intake mani y-pipe

im trying to get to my injectors on my sc3 but my intake manifold y pipe is in the way, i removed the throttle body and all other bolts on the y pipe except the last bolt on the bottom closest the firewall. cant reach it with my extension and swivel socket. anybuddy with this experience?
Old 09-17-09, 03:22 AM
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try open head wrench. If not then use the small socket wrench. I remember it was pain when i took mine off.
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you gotta use a deeper socket if i remember right on that bolt other wise it won't come off very easy to do just time consuming
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