I followed the DiY that was posted by NYRS4, and quoted by Mistro above, I can get the manifold to move and actually lift it enough to be able to see inside the runners on the driver side, just hitting some resistance. The manifold has never been removed before this, most of the hoses were a pain to remove.
I snagged that tool from the bargain bin at lordco, ill take a photo of the packaging when I get home.
Are you sure you pulled the intake heater metal peice out? That one caught me off guard. I didn’t realize the peice between the manifold and oil separator actually came out separately since it wasn’t all that clear in the manual.
Basically the part that avp broke.
Craftsman makes these, available at your local Sears. Pretty useful little tools in the aircraft maintenance industry, great for cars too.
Those are definitely one of the better options. I think that’s the tool shown in the DIY too.
Unfortunately they’re not offered in Canada for some reason ???
^ Neat! Hmmm… perhaps we need a tool thread… ???
Yessir, just can’t seem to lift the front of the manifold far enough to be able to get it to swing to the right, I have about 3-4" of movement up and down, and I can clearly see the driver side ports, just can’t seem to get it to swing? looks like it keeps getting hung up on the manifold flap plugs/vacuum lines up front. I just got in from work, should be able to snag some photo’s shortly.
I’ll second this, my local sears didn’t have any of these.
This is probably my favorite tool in my toolbox. I also picked this up for home use after we got them at work. It literally cut most of my maintenance action times in half. If a modification tear down time was 4 man hours, I could easily do it in 2, it works great in confined or tight places.
If you like tools and saving time on any job (car, around the house, baby furniture, etc.) I suggest getting one.
http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/300/0f/0fa190d1-36cd-4e39-b6a5-22bb34c6ff97_300.jpg
Are you sure you pulled the intake heater metal peice out? That one caught me off guard. I didn’t realize the peice between the manifold and oil separator actually came out separately since it wasn’t all that clear in the manual.
Basically the part that avp broke.
You can get them on amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Neiko-03044A-Ratcheting-Screwdriver-Close-Quarters/dp/B000XYOUS6/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1407798642&sr=8-12
You can also use a 1/4" ratcheting combination wrench. It won’t hold onto the bit for you, but it will work. I have that craftsman tool mentioned above and it doesn’t have enough teeth on the ratchet to really be usefull in tight audi engine bays. I use the wrench below along with bits from wherever.
http://www.amazon.com/GearWrench-4-Inch-Combination-Ratcheting-Wrench/dp/B0002NYD44/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1407798761&sr=8-5&keywords=gear+wrench+1%2F4"
Those are definitely one of the better options. I think that’s the tool shown in the DIY too.
Unfortunately they’re not offered in Canada for some reason ???
Yessir, just can’t seem to lift the front of the manifold far enough to be able to get it to swing to the right, I have about 3-4" of movement up and down, and I can clearly see the driver side ports, just can’t seem to get it to swing? looks like it keeps getting hung up on the manifold flap plugs/vacuum lines up front. I just got in from work, should be able to snag some photo’s shortly.
I’ll second this, my local sears didn’t have any of these.
This is probably my favorite tool in my toolbox. I also picked this up for home use after we got them at work. It literally cut most of my maintenance action times in half. If a modification tear down time was 4 man hours, I could easily do it in 2, it works great in confined or tight places.
If you like tools and saving time on any job (car, around the house, baby furniture, etc.) I suggest getting one.
http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/300/0f/0fa190d1-36cd-4e39-b6a5-22bb34c6ff97_300.jpg
You can get them on amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Neiko-03044A-Ratcheting-Screwdriver-Close-Quarters/dp/B000XYOUS6/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1407798642&sr=8-12
You can also use a 1/4" ratcheting combination wrench. It won’t hold onto the bit for you, but it will work. I have that craftsman tool mentioned above and it doesn’t have enough teeth on the ratchet to really be usefull in tight audi engine bays. I use the wrench below along with bits from wherever.
http://www.amazon.com/GearWrench-4-Inch-Combination-Ratcheting-Wrench/dp/B0002NYD44/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1407798761&sr=8-5&keywords=gear+wrench+1%2F4"
Managed to get her out, connector at the front ran through the loop of the manifold flap sensor, and would allow me only so far before it would get snagged. Appreciate the replies!
Sometimes whoever reinstalls it connecta the vac hoses around one of the electrical connectors. You may need to disconnect or cut a hose at the T joint up there.
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Lol I should read all the replies before replying.
Managed to get her out, connector at the front ran through the loop of the manifold flap sensor, and would allow me only so far before it would get snagged. Appreciate the replies!
Sometimes whoever reinstalls it connecta the vac hoses around one of the electrical connectors. You may need to disconnect or cut a hose at the T joint up there.
Edit
Lol I should read all the replies before replying.
I eventually found the part I broke with some help from ECS Tuning.
The part I broke is part #5 in the link below:
http://www.jimellisaudiparts.com/showAssembly.aspx?ukey_assembly=748802&ukey_product=5402933
In case someone else ever needs this…
I’ve got the cleaning completed, and have started the re-assembly…
While trying to reconnect the secondary air line, see attached pic link, I’ve broken the locking part of the connector.
Seems this connection can’t come off on it’s own due to the way the hoses are jammed in there. How tight does it need to be? Duct tape? Any advice?
Thanks…
Here’s the tool I used:
http://imgur.com/oxHJYtD,PufMOIt,LzOwHGM#2
I purchased it at Princess Auto in Canada, couldn’t find the craftsman in Canada, couldn’t find any other tool, actually.
I think if the thing was flat it would be better (no bend at the ends).
That Milwaukee tool, there wouldn’t be enough space for that with the 1/4" socket and then the torx bit, would there?