Stripped Bolt on Upper Intake
08-27-2015, 05:03 PM
#2
Middle one on the passenger side ?
That's a torx (T25, T30 T35 ? I forget which size). What you need to undo that is a 1/4" drive torx bit, a 1/4" extension (tape the socket to the extension) and an adaptor to go from 1/4" up to 3/8" so you can get a bigger ratchet on it.
Then you drop it down through the top, there's a groove to let the socket fit.
That's how you undo it.
It says that you stripped it ?
If that's the case, you do have a problem. First off, make sure you're using the right torx socket. If all the other bolts are out,(including the mount on the pass. side) you should have just enough room to turn the intake a few degrees and 'crack' the bolt loose a little.
Even if you already stripped it good (make sure it's cleaned out inside so the bit can go all the way in - flashlight, air hose, whatever) you may be able to turn it out with a bit once it's been cracked loose. You can usually practically turn them out by hand once they're loosened.
Or little baby vice grips and reach in there.
Last resort would be a 10 or 12" drill bit and drill it out from the top.
No real good options (no magic solution) but good luck. Let me know how you make out.
That's a torx (T25, T30 T35 ? I forget which size). What you need to undo that is a 1/4" drive torx bit, a 1/4" extension (tape the socket to the extension) and an adaptor to go from 1/4" up to 3/8" so you can get a bigger ratchet on it.
Then you drop it down through the top, there's a groove to let the socket fit.
That's how you undo it.
It says that you stripped it ?
If that's the case, you do have a problem. First off, make sure you're using the right torx socket. If all the other bolts are out,(including the mount on the pass. side) you should have just enough room to turn the intake a few degrees and 'crack' the bolt loose a little.
Even if you already stripped it good (make sure it's cleaned out inside so the bit can go all the way in - flashlight, air hose, whatever) you may be able to turn it out with a bit once it's been cracked loose. You can usually practically turn them out by hand once they're loosened.
Or little baby vice grips and reach in there.
Last resort would be a 10 or 12" drill bit and drill it out from the top.
No real good options (no magic solution) but good luck. Let me know how you make out.