Cleaning 3.8 throttle body, need help!
#1
Cleaning 3.8 throttle body, need help!
Hello I have a 2003 monte ss with the 3.8 and am trying to remove the throttle body to clean it up. I have everything removed except for the bottom left bolt that holds the throttle body on, there is a bracket attached to the thermostat housing and there is not much room to fit even a wrench in there. Anyone have any tips? Thanks!
#3
I was able to get the nuts with a socket driver and 10 MM socket with an extension. I assume you are referring to the front most nut on the bottom? I didn't find it difficult at all to get to. I used a 3 or 4 inch extension and a small ¼" driver. Worked perfectly.
#4
I don't know how much room you have to work with but would something like this work? A retired mechanic neighbor introduced me to them and they've helped me deal with some pretty tight spaces.
Gear Wrench 5-Piece Open End Ratcheting Wrench Set - SAE 85596: You
Gear Wrench 5-Piece Open End Ratcheting Wrench Set - SAE 85596: You
#5
It's a pain to get that bracket off. Fyi once off that bracket is not needed and don't need to be reinstalled. An open wrench should get it but it will take a while do to the cross over being there.
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