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

**sensei_** · 13-12-2012 11:17 PM

Originally Posted by connorling

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** · 14-12-2012 10:28 AM

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.

Originally Posted by sensei_

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_** · 14-12-2012 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by 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.

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** · 14-12-2012 12:38 PM

Auto Pro, Kincrome (however u spell it)

Originally Posted by sensei_

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** · 14-12-2012 12:43 PM

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** · 14-12-2012 01:12 PM

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

Originally Posted by 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

**curtis265** · 14-12-2012 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by 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

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