Re: [doc] Removal of air intake
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Re: [doc] Removal of air intake
- From: Martin Gutkowski <martin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 12 May 2005 18:07:55 +0100
Use a good quality 6-point socket on a 1/4" drive - being 6 point (as
opposed to 12 point) means I have never stripped the head of a bolt. I
have snapped a couple though, but it is rare.
Martin
Stian Birkeland wrote:
> Having taken the top of the engine (the complete air venturi and fuel
> distributor) I now want to remove the air intake itself so I can get
> a look at the "valley of death" and clean things up...my guess is I
> will find a very rusty internal waterpipe...
>
> But how do you remove the air intake?
>
> I see that it is held down with bolts, but when I apply moderate
> force they don't move at all. I'm afraid to strip the head of the
> bolts, so how do I go about in order to get them out.
>
> Are they supposed to be so hard to get out after all these years?
> I tried loosening the valve cover bolts, and they came out with no
> problem whatsoever. I don't want to ruin anything so hints and tips
> are welcomed please! :)
>
> Best wishes
> Stian Birkeland
> Norway
>
> VIN # 06759
>
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