Problems with headgasket swap

[dsmdizzle]

I am having a very hard time getting the lower bolt off the intake manifold stay. I cannot see it and I cannot get any leverage on it with a small ratchet. Any tips on taking the intake manifold off?

I do have a haynes manual but it doesnt show me how to get to it.

 

[billys90tsi]

Do you have any ratcheting wrenchs you know the box end wrench's that ratchet? thats what i used.

 

[dsmdizzle]

I use the normal ratchet with the sockets. But still cannot get it off.

 

[TheRealist]

"REMOVE" your batery and you should get it fairly easy, if your battery is on, my god your going to brake an arm or sprain something so take off that batery! i had the same proplem removed the batery and took it off easily.

Also wants you get those stays off, then you can remove the head with the intake manifold on. then take it off easyest way in my opinion. and its a 14mm to remove the stays

 

[TheRealist]

Here are some pics i took of my car right now, to give you an idea and help you. yea yea i know my car is a mess but should be getting it running by friday

 

[dsmdizzle]

Thanks for all the help and those pics.

 

[TheRealist]

Thanks for all the help and those pics.

np man by the way did you have your batery removed whe trying to remove the stays?

 

[BUCK]

Battery & Battery tray - You may want to consult the Tech Articles in Engine & Fuel.

 

[Wicked96GS-T]

I've also found that you can get an arm up there from the bottom side and unbolt those bots.

 

[blcknspo0ln]

I've also found that you can get an arm up there from the bottom side and unbolt those bots.

Great suggestion. Remove your downpipe and reach your arm up through the bottom. This seems to be the easiest way to get at that bolt. Also, read up on Buck's tech article abou this same procedure.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=185236

 

[dsmdizzle]

No I didnt have the battery or the tray out.

 

[TheRealist]

No I didnt have the battery or the tray out.

Take the batery off, plus there is no need to fo under the car and take them out, it's easy enough with the batery off. just take that batery off and youl should get it unbolted fairly easy.

 

[Wicked96GS-T]

Great suggestion. Remove your downpipe and reach your arm up through the bottom. This seems to be the easiest way to get at that bolt. Also, read up on Buck's tech article abou this same procedure.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=185236

Thanks, I have definately found through experience that this is the best way to remove those bolts. The brace is unnecessary, and you can just remove it so you don't have to deal with it again. My 3 turbo eclipses have the brackets off of them.

 

[blcknspo0ln]

Realist & Wicked - Either method will yield the same results. I suppose its up to the original poster which way he wants to go about it Also, I've found that ratcheting wrenches work wonders.