what bolt is on the manifold to cat?

[LegoHead]

The one with the spring on it. Is it a standard one? Mine has threaded and rattling like a b**ch!

 

[edde]

Yep standard bolt.

 

[LegoHead]

any idea what size? I am gonna try getting it off in a bit...

 

[TomTom]

10mm

 

[LegoHead]

10mm

you sure? As i am using an 11mm spanner.

I am finding it very difficult removing it with my hands down back of the engine. It's tight! But with the correct tools, do-able.

 

[len_beach]

Nothing standard about the bolts, they have a domed collar to allow them to rotate and are only have around 20mm of thread to preventing over compression of the springs.

See here:
http://cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=209113&highlight=manifold+bolts
Around £33.00 for the seal kit or £22.00 from Ktec.

 

[16v_jon]

£33 for the seal kit? i bought one a month ago it was £12 from a stealer.

Its 10mil BTW

 

[clio_rob]

yep deffo a 10mm dave

 

[LegoHead]

Thanks guys. Anyone managed to do replace it by getting down the back of the engine? Would it help if I removed some bits out the way?

 

[TomTom]

Best off getting it jacked up and on stands, then lying on your back, with a few extensions on a ratchet.

Wouldn't use an 11mm spanner you'll round the bolt head if your not carefull

 

[LegoHead]

Thing is, I need someone inside engine bay holding other end of bolt. I'll probably cut it off and replace with something from work. Should go on easier than it comes off.

 

[clio_rob]

dave if you can, you could bring it to me and we can use the ramps at work plus the use of my tools. got quite a few of those bolts as well but not the renault ones.

 

[LegoHead]

dave if you can, you could bring it to me and we can use the ramps at work plus the use of my tools. got quite a few of those bolts as well but not the renault ones.

cheers Rob.

We need to chat about the trip....pm on its way.

 

[clio_rob]

no probs


kwik-fit does have a use lol