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YOUR RESEARCH996.2 intake manifold bitch bolt. Any hints?
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I've used a 1/4 inch drive 10mm wobble socket with extensions of varying lengths, I've tried a regular 1/4 inch 10mm socket with a universal joint and various extensions, and various ratcheting and non-ratcheting wrenches...
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My go-to is still my Snap-on set of non-ratcheting wrenches, but when I need ratcheting, the Huskey set works great.
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I've used a 1/4 inch drive 10mm wobble socket with extensions of varying lengths, I've tried a regular 1/4 inch 10mm socket with a universal joint and various extensions, and various ratcheting and non-ratcheting wrenches...
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Recently picked this 1/4 up after seeing a comprehensive review of ratchets and it has been night and day vs the Craftsman junk I was using previously.
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I've reviewed all the threads I can find on AOS removal / install, but I'm still having trouble with access.
I'm in the middle of disassembly of parts and removal of my existing AOS as I prepare to install
@Porschetech3
's UAOS and I'm now encountering the (aptly named) "bitch bolt": bolt #6 on the driver's side (left) intake manifold. I've reviewed all the threads I can find on AOS removal / install, but I'm still having trouble with access. My bolts have 10mm heads on them. I've tried every combination of ratcheting wrenches, sockets (regular and deep) w/ universal joints & extensions, my dedicated 10mm wobble socket (definitely something everyone should have!), all to no avail. I can't figure out how to get a socket on the final bolt so I can remove the left intake manifold and finally get to the AOS. I have even contemplated going so far as to remove the motor altogether for full access but I really don't want to go to that level of engagement. And I seem like I'm SO CLOSE!!!
Quitting for the day, but would be grateful for any special tips/tricks I may not have yet tried. This seems pretty much like the last step before I can get access.
Thanks in advance.
Do you have the engine lowerd down to the crossmember??
Ken at Zufenhousen Motors reciently did a 996.2 in about 3.5 hours and didn't even remove the left intake manifold. Just went in above it with 1/4 swivel socket, extension,ratchet. ...The wireing harness on that side needs to be lifted out of they way....
Hey Skip, yeah, I think so. Here's a photo of my tailpipes so the engine is sitting low (supported by a jack + wood block). I may be able to go lower but I can get my fingers on the bolt for sure. I just seem to be able to get a socket or wrench on there.
Yeah, that's been my approach but I can't quite get there. I've used a 1/4 inch drive 10mm wobble socket with extensions of varying lengths, I've tried a regular 1/4 inch 10mm socket with a universal joint and various extensions, and various ratcheting and non-ratcheting wrenches... all to no avail. I just can't get a clean connection to the bolt.
Seems like I'm doing it correctly; I just haven't found the right technique yet. Here's a photo of my tailpipes to show the position of the motor currently.
Does a 10mm crow's foot fit in there? That was my key to success on the stupid AC compressor 3rd bolt.
(You could do what I did and notch your 4 post to drop the motor further
No experience with this, but I will note that having a good ratchet makes a world of difference if you only have a limited range of motion. Recently picked this 1/4 up after seeing a comprehensive review of ratchets and it has been night and day vs the Craftsman junk I was using previously. Good luck!
SATA 1/4-Inch Drive 72-Tooth Quick-Release Ratchet with a Teardrop Head, Polished Chrome Finish - ST11971U
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Yes, you definitely have to move the wiring harness.
Here's all the tools I used to remove my AOS and install my UAOS:
I think the one that actually worked for the "bitch bolt" was the magnetic 10mm with the attached male 1/4" shaft.
I was able to get it into place due to the thin shaft.
I may have used a 1/4 extension.
Then I had the short shaft and a 1/4 socket to adapt to the 1/4 shaft male-end.
I wrote a fairly detailed DIY with photos in the UAOS thread that might help. My car had the X51 manifold and I had different bolts but didn't find the last bolt overly hard. Ratcheting wrench is your friend. Here are a few photos:
I thought they were a gimmick for years until I bought my son a brand new set of Craftsman wrenches for Christmas several years ago and accidentally picked up the ratcheting version and didn't notice until after my son unwrapped them.
Once I tried his, I ended up buying myself a set of Huskey ratcheting wrenches too.
My go-to is still my Snap-on set of non-ratcheting wrenches, but when I need ratcheting, the Huskey set works great.
A 1/4" drive 8mm swivel socket is the trick. Extensions help, and extensions that have a "wobble" built in can help even more. Taping the socket to the extension is highly recommended.
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