Fw: 3B dist anti tamper hold down

[Mike Sylvester]

 I would be careful with the chisel method.  You can break the distributor
 retaining bolt.  BTDT

 Mike Sylvester

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> Folks:
>
> I think that Bernie is looking for the easiest way to remove the anti
tamper
> bolt W/O removing the intake manifold.
> It's definitely ALOT easier with the engine out of the car.
>
> The only way that I have read that folks have accomplished this is to take
a
> long, thin chisel, insert it between the intake runners on the IM and dri=
> ve the bolt head off the anti tamper plate. (this is how Dan Simoes and a
> few others did it)
>
> Both Bentley and SJM recommend removing the IM, but then you will also
have
> to deal with the inset Allen bolts attaching the IM to the head and
probably
> replacing at least the IM  gasket.  BTW this procedure also calls for
> removing the hydraulic pump....
>
> I'll try to take a picture tonight of this plate as it is still in place
on
> my S2 engine...(which is sitting on a pallet)
>
>
> -Peter
>
>