I'm in the process of removing the ACV tube. I've unbolted it and got the upper stud out, but no matter how I jiggle it I can't get the flange free from the lower stud because there's so little space between the intake pipe and the LIM.

It seems like it would be pretty tough to remove the lower stud with the tube in place, so I was thinking I could cut a bit off of the stud to free the tube. But before I do that, my question is if it's even possible for the ACV tube to slip out of that space?

 

Just remove the secondary turbo intake pipe. You're killing yourself trying to work around it. With that out of the way it should come out super easy.

Dale

 

Thanks Dale.

I found this which is applicable to me:
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generati...t-pipe-904056/

Hope it comes out easily!

 

You may be able to just unbolt the pipe so it's loose, that may give enough slop to get in there and get that ACV pipe out.

Dale