inlet removal help needed asap

[marc1330]

Just fittin some inlets to a cup with a/c and everything is off but the inlets wont come off its very tight on the left hand side do you have to remove the air con only done this on a cup before and it was simple

 

[Fred@BTM]

you can slide them out with that upper bracket in place (goes to the top on the alternator), but i remove it MUCH easier, they're a t**t to line the inlet upto the head with that bracket in place

 

[marc1330]

cheers fred can that be removed without upsetting the belts etc

 

[Andrew Cooke]

Have you removed the bolt with the 16mm head ?

 

[Fred@BTM]

its a t**t to do, i reomve the aux belt and the upper alternator bracket, just so much easier than f**king about

 

[Amy]

I normally find a light tap with a hammer will slide them out with the alternator bracket in place

edit: just realised I've posted from my mrs account! lol

 

[sideways danny]

at the very least, slacken the upper aux tensioner bolt and top alternator bolt, should allow it to slide forward enough to get the manifold in and out.

However, I personally prefer the complete disassembly method also. That way you know each and every bit is individually fitted correctly

 

[marc1330]

Cheers for the help guys was doin it for gf's bro steve'o' as i have the bodies now so gave him my inlets, gonna give it a good go next week or two prob end up going the whole hog