Rover K inlet manifold - what tools ??

Honest John Back Room » Technical matters
View Threaded
Sat 10 Sep 2005 18:03
Rover K inlet manifold - what tools ?? - clockerharvey
Hi,
I have a Rover 416 with the 16V k-series engine. I need to remove the inlet manifold to change the gasket but as having problems with the lower row of nuts. The upper row of stud nuts bolts have come off easily but the lower row fixings are much more difficult.

They look & feel like 10mm hexagons,but the first one I tried to undo would not turn with either a 10mm socket nor a 10mm ring spanner and it feels like either the nut head is starting to "round-off" or the tool is sliding off.

Does anyone here have any experience with this job and know precisely what tool to use on these awkward nuts??

Thanks in advance

Steve Harvey



steveharvey [at] dsl [dot] pipex [dot] com




Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Sun 11 Sep 2005 23:06
Rover K inlet manifold - what tools ?? - big davey
Hi, you should get them with a 3/8 extension bar extending out past the manifold and ratchet.
I sometimes use my 1/4 drive as you dont have much room. Are you fitting the modification to the manifold? this involves replacing all the bolts and studs for new studs and nuts, also the gasket. 1/2 hour job once you have dona a few.
Reply | Report as offensive | Link

Looking for a garage you can trust? Honest John's Good Garage Guide has thousands of reader recommended garages, plus how-to guides and tips on servicing.

The Good Garage Guide