intake and exhaust manif remivale

[Ado Sigal]

Denis wrote:

> Hi ,,,
> 
> Is it better to remove them when the engine is hot ?
> 
> I have tried when is ocld but i could not remove any bolt,, it s  seems the y whant to broke... so hard to turn,,, i stopped before break them.
> 
> I already broke one and strip the other  grrrrrr.
> 
> Any suggestions ?
> 
> The engine is on the car ;-(
> 
> Ðenis
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All allen bolts should be shocked before removal, especially true for 
long IM bolts on 10V. In general you need a mild steel rod (for IM bolts 
it should be 60 - 70 cm long), and 2 - 3 kg hammer. Spray some 
penetrating oil on the subjects, place the rod sideways on the bolt head 
and hit it with a hammer a few times to shock it, not to smash it. If 
done properly, the bolt comes out without usual drama. Same procedure 
applies for all other allen bolts on the car, like r/callipers, harmonic 
balancer etc. Another must have tool and technique for all Audianers.

  Cheers,

Ado