its been almost 3 months since I bought this plenum from Ian but I don't vave the guts to do the install myself and everyone I know is pretty busy for the summer, can any of you help me out with this install? I'll throw in some cash or a case of 24 if need be it would mean alot to me because I'm anxious to get this thing in just message me if you would like to help only thing is I don't realy want to drive far (Toronto or east).

Thanks in advance.

 

It's really not that hard. If I lived near by I would gladly help you out. Really alls you need is a wrench a 10mm socket and some needle nose pliars and it should take you know more than 1 1/2 hour to do it. Good luck though.

 

This might help a little...

http://www.motordyneengineering.com/manual.pdf

 

It's a lot easier than you think Roy....
The most important thing is NOT to over torque the bolts. (IIRC 10 in/lbs)

If you don't have access to an in/lb torque wrench..... Do NOT use a ratchet of any kind.
Use a socket on a straight driver handle (like a screw driver)
Then snug down in at LEAST 3 steps... tightening gently each time.

 

pm sent........

C.

 

If u can get me a few beers and come to DT, I will help u do it

It is not that hard once u have tried it

 

Hey Roy,

I have the in/lb torque we discussed a few months back you could borrow, lmk.

I did it myself but I was scared as well doing it!, it took me a long time b/c I was triple checking everything b4 putting everything back together.

 

Agreed.. First time, it took me like 2 hours lol, but after that, it is more like a 30 mins job with the right equipment

However, one more thing is, if you are talking about installing the upper plenum, the allen bolts that hold the Throttle body to the Upper plenum can be a pain to take off.

 

^ It's just the spacer

 

G-Man, I am off this week. If you like to come to Markham area (Major Mac and McCowan), I can help you install it. It only takes an hour or so. Let me know.

 

You've got mail.......

C.

 

What he said. Most ft/lb rachets don't have the increments you need for the bolts. You can try the conversion method but you wouldn't be alllowed to go so low.

Mine cost me $70 at Sears i think. It's probably the only time I'll need one I think LOL. Oh well, at least now I have 1 more tool.

I actually bought the service manual. Just let me know if you get stuck on something.

 

Thanks for the offers guys its nice to see people wanting to help me, however Colin came buy last Thurs and helped me out he lives in Cambridge to so it was not even 10min for him, I found out he actualy lives around the corner from my parents I thought it was a little funny him and my Dad talking like they knew eachother aparently they have met afew times while walking there dogs. Anyway thanks alot Col for the help. Mmagic76 I may come by some time for a quick tightening just to make sure its nice and snug I'll PM you.

 

Glad to help, Roy... ..

....and yes, it is a pleasant surprise to discover that it's your Dad I've been talking to around the corner from where I live.....

How did you do getting those studs out?

C.

 

Glad it worked out Roy
- did you double nut the studs to get them out?