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Coolant Pipe Removal
« on: 17 March 2009, 12:56:49 »
I know that there isn't an exact science to these things, but does anyone know how the hell you get the two bolts out of the rear of the engine block securing the coolant pipe on? Its the pipe that runs across the top of the right had exhaust manifold. I just can't see how on earth you can get a socket in there and it's stopping me from removing the cylinder head.  >:(
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Re: Coolant Pipe Removal
« Reply #1 on: 17 March 2009, 14:53:28 »
you can do it, its just a PITA :-/
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Re: Coolant Pipe Removal
« Reply #2 on: 17 March 2009, 14:57:15 »
basically lay on top of your engine and get a 8mm 1/4 drive socket short extention and rachet and struggle like mad but doable lol  :y
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Re: Coolant Pipe Removal
« Reply #3 on: 17 March 2009, 15:44:06 »
Why does it always seem to be the tools that I don't have..... I only have a 3/8 and 1/2 inch socket set! I guess I shall just have to persevere.  :-/
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Re: Coolant Pipe Removal
« Reply #4 on: 17 March 2009, 16:07:19 »
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Why does it always seem to be the tools that I don't have..... I only have a 3/8 and 1/2 inch socket set! I guess I shall just have to persevere.  :-/

you will struggle mate even with 3/8 drive sockets you need 1/4 drive gear for a lot of stuff on omegas  :(
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Re: Coolant Pipe Removal
« Reply #5 on: 17 March 2009, 16:12:09 »
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Why does it always seem to be the tools that I don't have..... I only have a 3/8 and 1/2 inch socket set! I guess I shall just have to persevere.  :-/

you will struggle mate even with 3/8 drive sockets you need 1/4 drive gear for a lot of stuff on omegas  :(
I guess it's time to increase my ever growing set of tools then!  :'( :'( :'(
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Re: Coolant Pipe Removal
« Reply #6 on: 17 March 2009, 16:28:10 »
I better hunt for my 1/4" stuff then
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