So I am trying to install the bolt that goes through the lower intake manifold bracket. I managed to get my hand thought the small space In between the manifold and altenator. How tight do I need to get this bolt? I have it hand right to where I can't reach it anymore and my dumbass forgot what size socket I need to use on the end of it.... Help :p
It's ok to leave it off? It's the same one that holds the pump for the h/eH
Ok it's a 15 mm socket according to the redline forums. I'm just going to try and get it a little tighter. The mani seems pretty stable with out it though.
Jason Sneed wrote:It's ok to leave it off? It's the same one that holds the pump for the h/eH
We did not have this bracket when we did it, and we made our own bracket for the pump that bolted to the block.
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gotcha. Its a pain in the!ass to get to. The alternator only moves like 2 inches out of the way...
If I remember right, I did that bracket before putting in the alternator
i only have the bracket to hold the h/e pump bracket. i couldnt get my hand in there to get the bolt.
I got it had to go get a 3" extension and use a 15 mm socket. Hope that helps anyone else who has this probelm!
I unbolt the A/C compressor and push it into the radiator.
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There's a bracket thats supposed to go there?
Yes I know there is, but I didnt think anyone but the original cobalt owners used it.
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If you do not use it you manifold bolts will brake off. i loosened the AC and used a Air ratchet.
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I never put mine on, never had bolts break....and I pulled my blower/mani assembly a bunch of times.
It's really not that hard to get once you have a feel for it by loosening the altenator, wedging your hand in there, and using a 15 mm socket.
