Crossover Manifold Bolts?

[Mobile22]

I've searched through much of the archive and haven't has luck with my issue. The answer is probably so obvious that I'm just missing it because I've been cranking on my truck too long today.

What's the easiest way to get the crossover off of the manifolds? I cannot for the life of me get a socket into the passenger side bottom bolt from underneath.

 

[0966Sy]

Don't remember what size socket, but removing either the lower intercooler exchanger or upper fan and upper shroud will get you there with a 6" extension and 3/8 ratchet. Use penetration lube on the nuts/threads

 

[Mobile22]

Re: Crossover Manifold Bolts?

Took off the lower intercooler and easy access to the front facing bolts with a 13mm deep socket. It's the nuts behind the pipe I cant maneuver into. Did you get to them from the top or from underneath.

 

[Mobile22]

Re: Crossover Manifold Bolts?

Misspoke on the bolt. It's the rear facing nut on either side I can't get to. I'm sure there's a recommended way of getting to them from underneath. Maybe I'm wrong.

Any other thoughts out there?

 

[0966Sy]

Shallow wall stubby box end for the manifold/turbo or a stubby offset box end. Matco & snap-on box ends have always fit for me. A cheater wrench on the stubby helps. And again, penetration lube!

 

[Mobile22]

Re: Crossover Manifold Bolts?

I'm referring to the exhaust crossover nuts to remove it from the manifolds. How in the world do you get a socket up from underneath and behind the pipe?

 

[Damian]

Re: Crossover Manifold Bolts?

I just use a deep socket 13mm with a long extension. Drop the intercooler heat exchanger to get to them.