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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Martin_1962 on 14 April 2007, 14:09:20

Title: ******** Coolant transfer pipe!
Post by: Martin_1962 on 14 April 2007, 14:09:20

******* thing - I can't get it removed, can't get on the bolt - any ideas anyone?

Title: Re: ******** Coolant transfer pipe!
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 14 April 2007, 14:24:04

I use a 10mm spanner on the bolt......you need to push down on the power steering pipe to get the last few turns out.

Then grip the transfer pipe and twist it whilst wiggling it....it should then pop out....

Title: Re: ******** Coolant transfer pipe!
Post by: Markie on 14 April 2007, 14:34:03

ah that will be th one Mark DTM calls the ba$tard bolt.......and even after you get it out e10) i think its quite hard to wriggle the pipe free from the stat housing....

Title: Re: ******** Coolant transfer pipe!
Post by: Martin_1962 on 14 April 2007, 14:42:22

Can't shift with E whatever socket, 10mm ring or open end (jumps) or next size down (3/8")

Any other ideas?

Title: Re: ******** Coolant transfer pipe!
Post by: Martin_1962 on 14 April 2007, 15:06:57

I am going to have to reassemble without changing the thermostat and then decide what to do - I can't get it apart and I need it.

Title: Re: ******** Coolant transfer pipe!
Post by: Martin_1962 on 14 April 2007, 17:48:07

Well I am going to try again next Sunday!

Title: Re: ******** Coolant transfer pipe!
Post by: rpont on 14 April 2007, 18:56:19

I undid the power steering reservoir and moved it forward and then managed to get an 8mm socket on a 1/4inch ratchet in.

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