Re: [doc] Removal of air intake

[Nick Tomlinson <nickandkathryntomlinson@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I agree.
 
I also tap the bolt heads gently with a hammer to shock the threads.
My engine came apart OK, even the dreaded Y pipe bolts.
 
I also re-tap the holes and re-die the bolts to clean the threads before
reassembly.
 
NickT

nick12dmc <Tammyfew@xxxxxxx> wrote:

Soak all the bolts you want to remove with WD40 or similar before
you touch them. Take special care if you decide to replace the
O-rings in the Y-pipe in the "valley of death". One of these
sheared when I took mine out. (M7 thread insert kit)

Another tip is to replace any and all rubber O-rings and seals
don't reuse any if you can avoid it.

When you put the bolts back use a little copper slip grease
on them.
Regards
Nick H
P.S. 12 point sockets are the work of the devil.





--- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Martin Gutkowski wrote:
> 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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