[RESOLVED] Is there a tool that I can tighten front driver side manifold bolt?

[spadepro22]

As the title states, is there a tool that I can buy to tighten front driver side manifold bolt?(fp manifold)

[iugrad92turbo]

a tool why do you need a tool i used a socket to get mine done, i didnt have any problems.

[spadepro22]

Originally Posted by iugrad92turbo

a tool why do you need a tool i used a socket to get mine done, i didnt have any problems.

tried a socket, wont fit its at a angle due to the power stering or whatever that is in front of the bolt.

[slayer450]

Try a swivel extension or what ever the hell it's called

[lowell]

offset box wrench - Google Search

[ed1380]

Originally Posted by slayer450

Try a swivel extension or what ever the hell it's called

close it's called a wobble extension. I just put a new manifold on today. It was very easy. Just use some anti-seize before putting it back together. You'll thank yourself.

[blownturbotsi]

It's called a universal where I'm at.

[AlaskanDsm]

The Simpsons call it a thingamajigger.. that way you can use the thingamajigger to get the thingamajigger installed on the thingamajigger.

[foxracing4500]

Gear Wrench flex head <----installed my HAFE manifold didnt have a problem with these wrenches, awkward at times but worked.

[And_44]

Just remove the power steering pump. 10 minutes it's out of the way and installed again.

[norcal_drifter]

Start it by hand if you can (I used my little cousin) then use a swivel with a thin socket orrr just remove the p/s pump bracket and then it's cake

[U8NTRDY]

Hand tighten then ratcheting flat wrench to finish it off

[ed1380]

Originally Posted by U8NTRDY

Hand tighten then ratcheting flat wrench to finish it off

Wont fit

[bcjjones]

Yea if you dont have the tool just remove the power steering pump. It really is an easy, 10 minute job

[Steve93Talon]

Either a 1/4 drive shallow socket with a long wobble extension, or remove the PS pump/bracket.

[SpiderGST]

I use a cheap 1/4" swivel with the proper socket and a 1/4" extension and rachet. Haven't had any hang ups that way. Thank god on my new build I will have no power steering and no ac(racecar lol)

[spadepro22]

Tried the offset wrench, got to a point where the the wrench would'nt fit onto the nut due to turning room. Tried extension, but with the ps there, It put me at a angle where I can't get the socket on the nut. Grinding a offset might do the job but I dont want to remove the ps for this bs

No extension is going to work.

[JusMX141]

I always remove the P/S pump bracket and notch it where that stud is so you can get on it much easier with with the pump installed using just a wobble extension instead of barely making a dent with a universal and random-length sockets.

[SpiderGST]

If you go to Walmart and buy the cheap Stanley chrome universal wobble and then use a short socket and extension it should work. Just use 1/4".

[crazytsiawd]

mini wrench ftw

[spadepro22]

Originally Posted by SpiderGST

If you go to Walmart and buy the cheap Stanley chrome universal wobble and then use a short socket and extension it should work. Just use 1/4".

Well Ill be dam

6" extension works for guys that run into this problem. As stated drive, wobble, extension, and short socket are all 1/4.

[SpiderGST]

I usually don't get that much of a angle on it. I usually am on the other side of that bolt head but might be different on a 1g. Glad to help out.

[iugrad92turbo]

Oh i see i removed my power steering of course i just installed my engine and manifold so it was already off.

[donniekak]

Originally Posted by JusMX141

I always remove the P/S pump bracket and notch it where that stud is so you can get on it much easier with with the pump installed using just a wobble extension instead of barely making a dent with a universal and random-length sockets.

I usually hack mine up pretty good, and cut my driver side mount in half, like a 2g mount.

[toppertopper]

Remove the power steering bracket , do it right

[schalk35]

I was able to use just a 13mm flat wrench, worked fine for me. Took awhile, just be patient. I started with the close end facing towards the radiator and the open end on the nut at an angle and was able to tighten accordingly good luck.