hard to reach bolt, what can i do ? :(

[connorling]

trying to put everything back together.
but the bolt circled in picture below is so hard to get to.

i dont want to take the compression side of the turbo out just to do that.
anyone got any idea?

i cant fit my 17" spanner in......
the heat cause the bolt came loose.

any ideas?


http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r500/hks071/bolt.png

[sensei_]

them 3/8" socket elbow joints cant reach?

[mocchi]

try from bottom?
jack up car, use 2-3 extensions

[connorling]

try from bottom?
jack up car, use 2-3 extensions


dont know if you can see, the turbo is right under the bolt.

not enough space around the bolts to fit a 17" spanner in either

[mugen_ctr]

Have u tried a offset spanner?

http://www.samstagsales.com/Gedore/gd2set7.jpg

If all else fails, just Take off the manifold with the turbo, its prbz best way to do it....if not its the only way to do it, considering the very limited space u have, will save ur alot of hassle as well, an atleast than u can tighten up the bolt easier an tighter

[JDM DC2R]

hard to reach bolt, what can i do ? :( - REACH HARDER

LOL but as said above. Get extension rods and do from under the car with socket !!!!!!

[lolmclol]

Have u tried a offset spanner?

http://www.samstagsales.com/Gedore/gd2set7.jpg

If all else fails, just Take off the manifold with the turbo, its prbz best way to do it....if not its the only way to do it, considering the very limited space u have, will save ur alot of hassle as well, an atleast than u can tighten up the bolt easier an tighter



Bloody love offset spanners, thanks to them made my bushings a breeze o.o

Also thanks for giving me the name, I just called them weird bent spanner doodad-thingamabob

+1

[connorling]

Have u tried a offset spanner?

http://www.samstagsales.com/Gedore/gd2set7.jpg

If all else fails, just Take off the manifold with the turbo, its prbz best way to do it....if not its the only way to do it, considering the very limited space u have, will save ur alot of hassle as well, an atleast than u can tighten up the bolt easier an tighter

this wont fit in either, because there is some sensor or what not in the way as well.
i want to replace that bolt, but i cant even take it out!!!
it stuck!

[connorling]

hard to reach bolt, what can i do ? :( - REACH HARDER

LOL but as said above. Get extension rods and do from under the car with socket !!!!!!



dont know if you can see, the turbo is right under the bolt.

i dont have an extension that can go through the turbo!

[EKVTIR-T]

Can you take a pic from lower down so we can see it better

shine a light in there too

[cbauto]

pm cbauto

[lolmclol]

Yeah ... need a few more angles, because I might have something, just not sure ...

[GU357]

i have one of them ratchet spanners with a pivot on them would that be helpful

[connorling]

i have one of them ratchet spanners with a pivot on them would that be helpful

come by my house this afternoon???
message me on facebook

[tiksie]

Long ass extension from the bottom! Not that hard haha or stubby ratchet spanner

[connorling]

Long ass extension from the bottom! Not that hard haha or stubby ratchet spanner

for those who keep saying "get extension and reach from bottom, once again, there is a turbo under the bolts.
i sketch whats like, cant take more photos now because i am at work.

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r500/hks071/photo.jpg

[mocchi]

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/SUPERB-12mm-SWIVEL-HEAD-RATCHET-SPANNER-MIRROR-CHROME-/24/!BoHOWIg!mk~$(KGrHqEOKjUEtkZv8k1ZBLmQ78L61!~~_35.J PG

some have double swivel so it can have double L shape like this
dw abt the bracket

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NDAwWDQwMA==/$T2eC16N,!)EE9s2ufg46BQE4rN5iM!~~60_35.JPG

[connorling]

finally found a solution on honda tech.
this guy has the same problem.
http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r500/hks071/photo1.jpg
http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r500/hks071/photo2.jpg

now just need to get BBF's dad to heat it up and bend it.


http://i.ebayimg.com/t/SUPERB-12mm-SWIVEL-HEAD-RATCHET-SPANNER-MIRROR-CHROME-/24/!BoHOWIg!mk~$(KGrHqEOKjUEtkZv8k1ZBLmQ78L61!~~_35.J PG

some have double swivel so it can have double L shape like this
dw abt the bracket

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NDAwWDQwMA==/$T2eC16N,!)EE9s2ufg46BQE4rN5iM!~~60_35.JPG

[lolmclol]

wow that's a real hard one to get to ....

[trism]

wth, take a photo of your screen?

why not screenshot?

[curtis265]

LOL screenception

Good luck dude.

[mocchi]

lmao cheap kunt

i approve this

[sensei_]

would you be able to fit a crows foot in there?

[connorling]

was thinking about getting some of that crows foot wrench.
will see if it works.



would you be able to fit a crows foot in there?

[sensei_]

was thinking about getting some of that crows foot wrench.
will see if it works.

can i recommend you get a ratcheting one? i believe gearwrench makes a decent one. those non ratcheting ones whilst you can apply more torque, you end up having to remove and reinsert onto the bolt. if you dont mind waiting, you can check out ebay usa. i saw a set of 12 snap on (usa made) that went for <$100. now thats a bargain.

[connorling]

DAMN!
just bought the one with not ratcheting one.
its useless because u can only turn 1/8 at a time, and the crows foot can not fit due to space.

and the fact that i have to insert the foot over the bolt makes it even harder.


can i recommend you get a ratcheting one? i believe gearwrench makes a decent one. those non ratcheting ones whilst you can apply more torque, you end up having to remove and reinsert onto the bolt. if you dont mind waiting, you can check out ebay usa. i saw a set of 12 snap on (usa made) that went for <$100. now thats a bargain.

[sensei_]

DAMN!
just bought the one with not ratcheting one.
its useless because u can only turn 1/8 at a time, and the crows foot can not fit due to space.

and the fact that i have to insert the foot over the bolt makes it even harder.

it is a major PITA trying to fit the crows foot on the nut over and over again, even worse if it aint ratcheting.

where did you end up getting yours?

[connorling]

Auto Pro, Kincrome (however u spell it)


it is a major PITA trying to fit the crows foot on the nut over and over again, even worse if it aint ratcheting.

where did you end up getting yours?

[stndrd]

You could of had this finished and back together if you just took off the manifold instead of buying and demolishing tools that will get used once, still take you forever to get the job done and thrn be forgotten about.

Think about how much space you will have to get at the stud you are trying to replace if you have the manifold/turbo sitting on a bench

[connorling]

thats what i am going to do next, take it all apart again,
just finish the season so now have some more time to take it all apart


You could of had this finished and back together if you just took off the manifold instead of buying and demolishing tools that will get used once, still take you forever to get the job done and thrn be forgotten about.

Think about how much space you will have to get at the stud you are trying to replace if you have the manifold/turbo sitting on a bench

[curtis265]

You could of had this finished and back together if you just took off the manifold instead of buying and demolishing tools that will get used once, still take you forever to get the job done and thrn be forgotten about.

Think about how much space you will have to get at the stud you are trying to replace if you have the manifold/turbo sitting on a bench

this bolt seems to be loosening regularly, so he's trying to develop a tool that can be used in future if it loosens again

[stndrd]

Loctite 247 fixes everything

[lolmclol]

Loctite 247 fixes everything


was about to post that.

[lolmclol]

but then again, that would require getting the bolt out first to apply it ....

[curtis265]

Loctite 247 fixes everything

already had some form of loctite on it - connor will elaborate

[RenzokukenJ]

small asian hands 247

lemme give it a go, hand tight sounds goot

[connorling]

i did put that on last time i semi-pull out the turbo.
but i believe the heat is too much for Loctite 247 and come loose again on the track.

on honda-tech suggest to use the high temp silicon gasket to give the bolt more stickier.
i want to explore all the possibility before pulling the turbo out completely.





already had some form of loctite on it - connor will elaborate

[GU357]

yeh mate, silicone is good shiz, my dad uses it on his exhaust bolts, it absorbs vibration, and helps grip onto the surfaces. also can wipe it off.