Oil Cooler (Beehive) Removal
#1
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Oil Cooler (Beehive) Removal
I've been trying to get my 84's oil cooler off and I can not - for the life of me - get to the last 14mm bolt.
The pic shows a representation of the location of the bolt (firewall, inboard, bottom).
I've tried every extension, socket, ratchet ; can't get the angle. What am I doing wrong?
Someone was talking about bending an old 14mm and reaching down from the top with it.
The pic shows a representation of the location of the bolt (firewall, inboard, bottom).
I've tried every extension, socket, ratchet ; can't get the angle. What am I doing wrong?
Someone was talking about bending an old 14mm and reaching down from the top with it.
Last edited by Phineas; 07-20-21 at 10:19 AM.
#3
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This was the first project I did when I got my RX-7. Pretty sure I came from the bottom with a LONG extension. Helps to disconnect the coolant lines ahead of time obviously. But honestly, I struggled with it so long, I couldn't even tell you how I eventually got it off haha.
#6
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Yes, I did.
It was as difficult as I made it sound.
You just have to stick with it; it was brutal.
I got used a ratchet angle extender to help get me to a few.
It was as difficult as I made it sound.
You just have to stick with it; it was brutal.
I got used a ratchet angle extender to help get me to a few.
#7
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I'll second that! I fought it hard and considered quitting several times.
I finally broke it down into smaller operations. I found working too long got me frustrated.
I finally broke it down into smaller operations. I found working too long got me frustrated.
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#8
Hey thanks guys for the response. I’ve also come to the conclusion that I need to break it down into smaller steps or I would get too frustrated. Currently it’s up on jack stands with coolant connections undone. Waiting for me to get remaining tools/parts…..
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