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I picked up the HF tool that VegasNome suggested. Testing now.
Here is a picture of tools I had and tried that did NOT work, in various combinations:
The long tool with the yellow hose zip tied at the end came closest, but the hose was not stiff enough and kept twisting and wanting to push the bit out the end, so it could drop into the V and disappear forever.
2. I put a dab of super-glue on the bit of the new HF tool to hold it in place in the flex shaft. Without the super-glue the bit is not held in place very firmly, and if it drops into the Vee, you are going to be very, very sad. Yes, this makes it semi-permanent, but worst case is you could probably yank it out or spend another $7 at HF.
3. Get the longest, thinnest set of needle nose pliers you can find to manipulate the hex tip into the MAF screw. The double pivot kind seem to be the trick. You _can_ manipulate the hex tip with a long screwdiver, but it is tedious
Umm the clamps that hold the plenum collars on appear to be loose,
I would give them all another snug
Hah! They are good now. I took that pic testing the new tool during one of multiple intake install/removals.
On that note, I really hate the bastards that designed that plumbing. Example: The relationship of the MAF harness/plug to the ISV/Central Tee hose is just sadistic.
2. I put a dab of super-glue on the bit of the new HF tool to hold it in place in the flex shaft. The bit is not held in place very firmly, and if it drops into the Vee, you are going to be very, very sad. Yes, this makes it semi-permanent, but worst case is you could probably yank it out or spend another $7 at HF.
3. Get the longest, thinnest set of needle nose pliers you can find to manipulate the hex tip into the MAF screw. The double pivot kind seem to be the trick. You _can_ manipulate the hex tip with a long screwdiver, but it is tedious
If you are keeping this as a permanent tool ...I used JB weld to keep the 3mm tip...I have similar set up...flexible metal shaft tool originally meant to adjust mix on carburetor...just another option.
If you are keeping this as a permanent tool ...I used JB weld to keep the 3mm tip...I have similar set up...flexible metal shaft tool originally meant to adjust mix on carburetor...just another option.
The angling into the MAF pot is toughest for me also...my tool just wouldn't do a good job of flexing well with the MAF pot angled towards passenger side so I have mine facing straight forward....I use a bent coat hanger to coax the head in and a screw driver to help with removing it so I'm not putting strain on the pot mechanism itself.
How are you guys ripping up the relay case without destroying everything? Mine appears to be very firmly glued together...
Originally Posted by cpayne
I bought the components and waiting on the relay. Is the switch an SPST or SPDT given the switch performs 2 Functions MAF CO and WOT monitoring functions?
Oh, I didn't say mine wasn't ugly. And, I left part out. It should have said:
First, I tried to grind off the sealed seam by hand on a bench grinder. Then I chucked it up in the lathe.
It is really ugly. Dremel should do just fine for yours.
03-11-2017, 04:59 PM
