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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: TandocTools on November 09, 2010, 10:24:31 am
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These two manifold bolts are at such a funny angle in relationship to the intake opening that I can't get any sockets in there to turn them. Am I missing something? The bolt between the EGR valve and runner is so tight, I can't even get a box wrench in there. I bought EZ-Outs, but the drill is at the same whack angle so that I can't even drill into the bolt squarely. Is a simple breaker bar with a pivot what I need?
Thanks for looking!
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swivel or universal joint adapter
these come in handy, but not sure if they'll work for this situation.
http://www.proformtools.com/product-exec/product_id/235/nm/SOCKET_ASSIST
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Those are pretty cool! I'll look around the parts store for a swivel or universal that might clear, if not--I might give those Proforms a try! Thanks!
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I just use an open end wrench.
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I can't even get my Craftsman box wrench in the gap between the EGR and the runner. I can get a box wrench on the other one, but I can't turn it.
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For the one you can get to with a box end wrench you could find some suitable cheater bar to slip over the wrench. Remember: lefty loosey, righty tighty. ;)
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Get a junk wrench and grind the box end down until it will fit
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Got it! I went to Sears and got the 1/2" short swivel for $8.99 and a $3.99 3/8" extension and it was off five minutes later! Thanks for all your excellent suggestions!
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1/4" drive swivel sockets and an offset wrench usually does it. Cleaning away all the crud helps too.