HKS/XS cast manifold install question
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HKS/XS cast manifold install question
This may sound a bit rediculous, but I am having a hell of a time trying figure out how I can get the final nut on to the turbo/manifold stud. (the stud closes to the front of the car / driver side).
I know some of you pull the motor when doing your single conversions but for those who have done wtih with the motor in the car,,,, how'd you do it? lol
Im out of ideas. I can hardly get my finger to touch the stud, no room for the nut and no way will a wrench fit there. I dont think the manifold can slide out with the turbo bolted on it or else I would just do all this out of the engine bay. I dont cut corners in a build but Im seriously considering running only 3 nuts on the manifold
Any ideas?
I know some of you pull the motor when doing your single conversions but for those who have done wtih with the motor in the car,,,, how'd you do it? lol
Im out of ideas. I can hardly get my finger to touch the stud, no room for the nut and no way will a wrench fit there. I dont think the manifold can slide out with the turbo bolted on it or else I would just do all this out of the engine bay. I dont cut corners in a build but Im seriously considering running only 3 nuts on the manifold
Any ideas?
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^ can you post a link for those tools? Where did you purchase them? Im still having a hell of a time reaching two of the compressor bolts.
-- I have a normal craftsman swivel but still cant manage to fit it in the tight spot. I also picked up a swivel box wrench which is also too bulky.
-- I have a normal craftsman swivel but still cant manage to fit it in the tight spot. I also picked up a swivel box wrench which is also too bulky.
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^ I obviously understand the process of putting the housing on first then CHRA...... thats not the prob. The prob is that the housings as nearly touching my intake manifold and given the location I CANT reach, now, 1 bolt on the turbine housing to "bolt it down"
The cast manifold is pretty good quality but with some of these bigger turbos it really is a PIA to install compared to other manifolds I have dealt with.
The cast manifold is pretty good quality but with some of these bigger turbos it really is a PIA to install compared to other manifolds I have dealt with.
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