Removing intake manifold

[oldman]

Hey guys, it's the first time I'm removing the IM and I have one question. How do you get to the bottom sencond bolt from the driver side without removing the AC compressor? Thanks.

 

[girlieracr4g63]

Its just a matter of shoving your arm under there from the other side ,and be prepared for a few cuts and brusies...

 

[oldman]

Thanks.

 

[girlieracr4g63]

I know that was a horrible answer, and I wish I could have been more helpful. Sadly with the AC you dont have any other choice. Unless you want to get rid of the AC...

Wendy

 

[oldman]

Your answer was fine and I meant the thanks part. I was basically looking for confirmation that it can be done with the compressor in, just hope that my "manly arm" will fit in there.

 

[I-luv-em-all]

Im pretty sure you don't have to remove the a/c.

On my other talon I got the 2 outside bolts on the bottom half, and all of the top bolts off no problem. I was going to try and get the other ones off but then I just pulled the head off with it on, then removed it, after the head was off.

On second thought, I bought my car from an insurance company and I am pretty sure it had a motor swap in it, and when the guy had the swap done he might have removed the a/c, I can't remember.

Try an extension, and a universal joint socket and see what happens.

 

[oldman]

Update: I know...been busy. I ended up pulling the DP, stick my arm up there with a 12mm and felt my way throught it. PITA

Thanks for the help.