Ok, I've got a blown 951 intake manifold gasket. Got the removal instructions from the 944 garage site. Everything went great until the last bolt - the manifold support bolt under the front runner of the manifold. All I need to do is lossen the #*1$% thing and I can pull the manifold. Problem is this. It's a 13mm bolt, but there's not enough room to get a socket and wrench on the head. No room to turn or set an open end wrench. I'm thinking I'll need to cut down a standard 13mm socket, but before I toast the tool, I thought I'd ask and see what others have used. Anybody have a suggestion?

 

If I remeber correctly, I used a 13mm socket with a universal joint & extension.

Good luck,
Rob

 

Thanks Rob, I failed to mention that I had tried a universal as well. Mater of fact, I even dismanteled a universal so I only had the end clipped on the socket, thought I might be able to use an allen wrench on the end - still no room! How'd they get the thing on there to begin with???

 

Can't remember what I used, I do recall a lot of gosh darn and fiddle sticks , but it was not put back on, intake removal much, much, much easier now.

 

No a socket with universal won't work, it's too long. You have to use a 13mm socket with universal joint built-in. Go down to Home Depot and check out their Husky line of sockets. There's a model that has built-in swivels that's really handy.

 

Thanks Danno,
I thought I had seen something like that before, but I wasn't sure it would work. I don't mind paying for tools, but I sure hate it when they don't work. I'll check out the local Home Depot tommorrow. By the way, thanks for going the extra mile an posting a pic.

 

Ah, you're most welcome!!!

 

Quick update. Purchased 13mm 1/4" drive universal from local Sears hardware store for $8.00. Worked perfect! Manifold is off and waiting to be polished!