Exhaust Manifold removal...

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BlueWolfCry

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02 LX, 03 MSP

• Nov 26, 2008

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I'm trying to remove the last 2 bolts on the manifold. There's no good grip and a socket can't get in there with the wrench...any suggestions? I figure I'd ask before I strip the **** out of them...

Also, I see how did you guys disconnect the oil and coolant. There is this purple bracket with an allen bolt which I stripped. The damn this holds the oil line which looks like it can't come out...Help me please...

 

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ispecht

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Mazdaspeed Protege '03

• Nov 26, 2008

• #2

have you tried a swivel adapter and a breaker bar? Do you have a mini-pneumatic (1/4") ratchet.. they work wonders on FS engines.

 

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BlueWolfCry

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02 LX, 03 MSP

• Nov 26, 2008

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hmm...i have a compressor, i can get the pneumatic ratchet tomorrow. Will it have enough torque though?

 

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ItsSlow

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99 gsr, 93 civic, 87 200sx

• Nov 26, 2008

• #4

soak them with some wd40..

 

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BlueWolfCry

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02 LX, 03 MSP

• Nov 26, 2008

• #5

yeh i soaked the s*** out of them...gonna go at it later today..

 

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BlueWolfCry

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02 LX, 03 MSP

• Nov 26, 2008

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also the top left bolt tore in half...I don't think it's a big deal, but any ideas what the hell do with it?...

 

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SeR_Cyclops

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Mazdaspeed Protege

• Nov 26, 2008

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how are you going to get it out of your head? unless it is barley hanging out. i would not go with a air ratchet, but with 1/4 drive ratchet.

 

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nvmsp

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• Nov 26, 2008

• #8

yea just break the bracket I did.

 

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BlueWolfCry

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02 LX, 03 MSP

• Nov 26, 2008

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How did you break the bracket? Also, I got some swivel sockets...gonna give them a try

 

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BlueWolfCry

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02 LX, 03 MSP

• Nov 26, 2008

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s***, it ain't working....I don't want to put more force in it and break another bolt...what do you guys suggest?...

 

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MAZDA_SPEED

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BLACK MSP

• Nov 26, 2008

• #11

Go to sears and buy a Craftsman 239 pc. Mechanics Tool Set
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...Tools&cName=Tool+Sets&sbf=Brand&sbv=Craftsman

 

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low_psi

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ms|slowtege #399

• Nov 26, 2008

• #12

You need an extractor set aswell. http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...&group_ID=1254&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

 

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BlueWolfCry

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02 LX, 03 MSP

• Nov 27, 2008

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Ok so I got the extractor set and everything...gonna take it out tonight. Just a question, do I need to buy the $6 per bolt bolts from mazda or can I just use grade 8 bolts from Ace Hardware?..sorry for the newb questions, I just don't see how they are worth $6 and rust like s***.

Also, can we use any anti thread locking agent on these items? What brand do you guys recommend? Thanks

 

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low_psi

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ms|slowtege #399

• Nov 27, 2008

• #14

Any stainless bolts from the hardware store will work and be cheaper than the dealer. Use lock washers instead of thread locker on the exhaust hardware.

 

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MS3_KIDD

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2009 Mazdaspeed3

• Nov 27, 2008

• #15

pb blaster works wonders too =]