Re: [MBZ] OM603 Intake Manifold

2007-06-26 Thread Marshall Booth
John Robbins wrote: > > For my 602 it was a walk in the park... didn't even need a u-joint or > anything. The 603 has a bit more 'stuff' attached to the manifold and > all the extra molding to provide mounting points and whatnot make it > much more challenging. At least for the two on the bot

Re: [MBZ] OM603 Intake Manifold

2007-06-26 Thread OK Don
I used a 1/4" drive with a 6mm socket and a cut-off piece of 6mm Allen wrench, a 1/4" drive extension, a 1/4" to 3/8" adapter, and finally the 3/8" ratchet to remove mine. Then used the same set-up, substituting a 3/8" drive torque wrench for the re-assembly. Worked great on both the 603 and the 60

Re: [MBZ] OM603 Intake Manifold

2007-06-26 Thread Luther
I found on mine that I could push/tap a regular allen directly into every bolt and use this (with pliers) to break them free. Then I used a 1/4" drive 1/4" socket with 6mm hex/allen bit and remove the bolts the rest of the way. Luther On Tue, 26 Jun 2007 09:03:30 -0500, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTE

Re: [MBZ] OM603 Intake Manifold

2007-06-26 Thread John Robbins
Jim Cathey wrote: > I don't like the ball head idea much, but only because the > tool is applying the full torque to a lesser area of the > fastener's head. I think this risks bolt head deformation > too. I'd think a properly seated allen bit with a U-Joint, > if required, would be better. Makes

Re: [MBZ] OM603 Intake Manifold

2007-06-26 Thread LarryT
n List" Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 5:46 PM Subject: [MBZ] OM603 Intake Manifold > Are there any tips/tricks to getting the intake manifold off of an > OM603? I've managed to strip the hex heads on the top of #1 and the top > of #6 (only stripped one hex bolt before t

Re: [MBZ] OM603 Intake Manifold

2007-06-26 Thread Jim Cathey
> They aren't rounded that badly... just from me being an idiot and > applying torque with the allen socket not fully seated and at a slight > angle. Will definitely use a ball head next time! I don't like the ball head idea much, but only because the tool is applying the full torque to a lesser

Re: [MBZ] OM603 Intake Manifold

2007-06-26 Thread John Robbins
Thanks for all the great advice guys!! I particularly like using the slightly larger SAE allens and the torx bits. They aren't rounded that badly... just from me being an idiot and applying torque with the allen socket not fully seated and at a slight angle. Will definitely use a ball head ne

Re: [MBZ] OM603 Intake Manifold

2007-06-25 Thread Jim Cathey
> Are there any tips/tricks to getting the intake manifold off of an > OM603? I've managed to strip the hex heads on the top of #1 and the > top Make sure (next time) that you clean the hole thoroughly and tap the bit in good with a hammer. I've also heard that putting a bit of grit on the bit

Re: [MBZ] OM603 Intake Manifold

2007-06-25 Thread Mitch Haley
Sometimes it helps to find the smallest torx bit that won't go in the hex hole and drive it in with a hammer. Cuts and grabs better than a hex wrench. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts

Re: [MBZ] OM603 Intake Manifold

2007-06-25 Thread Loren Faeth
The bolts on one of mine were almost loose the bolts on another were tight, but came loose. The bolts on the third needed the cold chisel/ fire wrench/ impact wrench with a big hammer treatment. I have not tried the 4th 603 yet. Joe's method is one I have used lots of times, but not on the intake

Re: [MBZ] OM603 Intake Manifold

2007-06-25 Thread Joe Knight
Only a few stripped bolt heads, John? That's nothing. I had to use a hammer & cold chisel to start fully half the bolts when I first removed the intake from the old rust belt albatross. Bit of a pita but doable & beats waiting a week for a special order. Had no such troubles when I replaced the

Re: [MBZ] OM603 Intake Manifold

2007-06-25 Thread Loren Faeth
If you have already stripped the allen sockets, try taking a 1/4" allen 3/8 drive socket and grind a taper on the 6 faces. Just a few thousandths on each face. Pound it in with a hammer and a long drift pin or extension. Get a hammer driven impact driver and put a long extension between it a

[MBZ] OM603 Intake Manifold

2007-06-25 Thread John Robbins
Are there any tips/tricks to getting the intake manifold off of an OM603? I've managed to strip the hex heads on the top of #1 and the top of #6 (only stripped one hex bolt before this... sigh). There are also two of the bottom bolts somewhere in the middle I can't seem to get to. Thanks! Jo