OPG Install - New Gaskets?

[jabrax]

Ok, I have heard this bolt mentioned before in other threads. Its that bad??? I don't have time to look the thread up this minute, but I recall someone saying they lowered or loosened the oil plan. Don't hold me to it until i can find the thread

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[Roh92cp]

Ok, I have heard this bolt mentioned before in other threads. Its that bad??? I don't have time to look the thread up this minute, but I recall someone saying they lowered or loosened the oil plan. Don't hold me to it until i can find the thread

No need to do that, just take your time and you'll get it. Use a magnet to retrieve it and a piece of tap with the bolt stabbed through it to reinstall.

 

[Crackerjack17]

Ok, I have heard this bolt mentioned before in other threads. Its that bad??? I don't have time to look the thread up this minute, but I recall someone saying they lowered or loosened the oil plan. Don't hold me to it until i can find the thread

It's not that bad. I took a plastic market bag and stuffed it into the oil pan opening and created a small pocket in case i dropped the bolt, which I never did. I only had to slightly bend one of my wrenches in my vise to help get the right angle. I simply took one of those magnetic pen on a stick thingys, held the washer and slipped the bolt right in and put wrench on bottom and kept working until threads caught. Then it's simply a matter of turning, just a pinch, about a million times. I probably spent about 15-20 minutes on it. You can do it!!!

 

[Roh92cp]

I'd does help to put more curve on your 10mm wrench, but it's not a must. It's starting this first couple threads that's the hardest.

 

[jabrax]

I have a 10mm swivel head ratcheting wrench that looks like it would work good there.

 

[Crackerjack17]

I have a 10mm swivel head ratcheting wrench that looks like it would work good there.

I doubt that will work, but worth a try. Most of those swivel head wrenches are thick and there isn't much space between the pickup tube and bolt head.

 

[Roh92cp]

I doubt that will work, but worth a try. Most of those swivel head wrenches are thick and there isn't much space between the pickup tube and bolt head.

I agree it most likely won't work. Also the wrench needs a fixed angle that won't move to be able to position the bolt in place to thread it in. I took my 10mm wrench and bent it and then ground it down around the head and handle so it had more room to move and turn. You can do without but you will see what I mean when you start turning the bolt with the wrench. I had lots of time to fuss with making the wrench optimal as i was waiting on parts reinstall anyway.

 

[jabrax]

Darn, flipping manual i bought last night isn't ready for me to download yet, says it can take up to 48 hours. I have the 4 main guys - oil pump, engine cover, timing chain, and valve covers.

 

[tsloms]

I agree it most likely won't work. Also the wrench needs a fixed angle that won't move to be able to position the bolt in place to thread it in. I took my 10mm wrench and bent it and then ground it down around the head and handle so it had more room to move and turn. You can do without but you will see what I mean when you start turning the bolt with the wrench. I had lots of time to fuss with making the wrench optimal as i was waiting on parts reinstall anyway.

I tried to use a swivel gearwrench to no avail but I had an old craftsman combination wrench that worked perfectly with the normal 15 degree offset on the box end. It was a challenge to start and I did drop it in the pan once but it doesn't go far and a magnet easily pulled it back out. Once started it spun back in easily.

 

[Bartly]

I tried to use a swivel gearwrench to no avail but I had an old craftsman combination wrench that worked perfectly with the normal 15 degree offset on the box end. It was a challenge to start and I did drop it in the pan once but it doesn't go far and a magnet easily pulled it back out. Once started it spun back in easily.

If I recall correctly I was surprized when my good old craftsman combo wrench fit well for loosening it then the further it got down the threads it became difficult for me to turn. I had bought a cheap 10mm so I heated it with my propane torch till it was glowing and hit it with a sludge hammer a couple times and it made it easier. Nice to know it can be made to work with a normal wrench if needed. Also if I recall I switched back to my Craftsman to do the final torquing cause it kind of fit better than my bent one.

 

[Roh92cp]

If I recall correctly I was surprized when my good old craftsman combo wrench fit well for loosening it then the further it got down the threads it became difficult for me to turn. I had bought a cheap 10mm so I heated it with my propane torch till it was glowing and hit it with a sludge hammer a couple times and it made it easier. Nice to know it can be made to work with a normal wrench if needed. Also if I recall I switched back to my Craftsman to do the final torquing cause it kind of fit better than my bent one.

Yes this is exactly the case, and described well

 

[Bartly]

Yes this is exactly the case, and described well

I only bought the the cheap wrench to bend because of the pic you posted of your bent wrench, so thanks for that. Also used the peice of thick steel wire to hold the bolts when installing, that worked out great too, thanks to the guy who thought that one up.

 

[dsp4848]

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/PFM0/W80620.oap?keyword=offset+wrench

Do you guys think this offset wrench would work?

 

[Roh92cp]

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/PFM0/W80620.oap?keyword=offset+wrench

Do you guys think this offset wrench would work?

Looks like it should, but being long doesn't help any. Maybe cut it short when you get it.

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