How to remove PAS pipe - engine removal

[Rawhide]

Hi all. I'm in the process of engine removal but one last bolt is preventing me lifting the engine out. The bolt connecting the power steering to the pump. I cant get a 17mm spanner in there. I've tried a crow foot spanner but there is no room.

What tool can get in there? The other option would be to leave it alone and disconnect nearer the plug but those connections look very corroded.

 

[Yarp]

I ended up removing the pump to get that out on mine. It was that rusted it was the only way to do it.

You could just disconnect all the PAS pip s from the steering rack and then lift. Removing the long one is a nightmare, it’s easier to not!

If you’ve got the rad pack and slam panel off there’s plenty of space to pull the block forward and out.

My preferred removal method remains dropping the subframe then lowering the block onto a dolly and wheeling it out.

 

[Rawhide]

I ended up removing the pump to get that out on mine. It was that rusted it was the only way to do it.

You could just disconnect all the PAS pip s from the steering rack and then lift. Removing the long one is a nightmare, it’s easier to not!

If you’ve got the rad pack and slam panel off there’s plenty of space to pull the block forward and out.

My preferred removal method remains dropping the subframe then lowering the block onto a dolly and wheeling it out.

I'm somewhat committed now to engine out the top. I've bought a straight flared spanner from amazon which I hope will get in there

My only other option is this joint on the pipe itself.

 

[Beauvais Motorsport]

I'm somewhat committed now to engine out the top. I've bought a straight flared spanner from amazon which I hope will get in there

My only other option is this joint on the pipe itself.
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That fitting should be first choice, should be ok with some heat

 

[Rawhide]

That fitting should be first choice, should be ok with some heat

Thanks- you were right. Lots of WD40, gentle force and it's come apart! Next engine out!