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Mikemiller · 05-19-2019, 11:20 PM

Greetings, on my 57 Fairlane Sunliner 312 cid I can't get access to the exhaust manifold bolt, passenger side, nearest the firewall. It's behind a down-tube of the manifold, too tight of a fit to allow socket. And too close to the firewall/fender well to allow a box or open-end wrench to be turned. Really don't want to pull the engine if I can possibly help it. The bolt's not frozen, in fact it's slightly loose -- I just can't get a wrench on it to tighten or remove it. On a 1 - 10 scale of mechanics, I'm about a 3.5 so what may be an obvious solution is eluding me. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!

05-19-2019, 11:20 PM	#1
Mikemiller Junior Member Join Date: May 2019 Posts: 5	can't access passenger rear exhaust manifold bolt Greetings, on my 57 Fairlane Sunliner 312 cid I can't get access to the exhaust manifold bolt, passenger side, nearest the firewall. It's behind a down-tube of the manifold, too tight of a fit to allow socket. And too close to the firewall/fender well to allow a box or open-end wrench to be turned. Really don't want to pull the engine if I can possibly help it. The bolt's not frozen, in fact it's slightly loose -- I just can't get a wrench on it to tighten or remove it. On a 1 - 10 scale of mechanics, I'm about a 3.5 so what may be an obvious solution is eluding me. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!