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Old 08-02-2018, 04:05 AM
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Originally Posted by wpoll View Post
I was sitting at work today and I suddenly realised that your comment about the manifold nuts being 11mm was more important than I first realised.

I guess you were referring to the OEM nuts, on the OEM manifold. I was so focussed on the new parts, I had neglected to consider the removal process.

Looking at images of the OEM nuts, the DO appear to have a smaller hex than the new ones...

OEM...

So now I'm off to order another deep socket, this time a 3/8" drive 11mm version. Thanks deepblonde...

*edit* AND.. a 10mm socket too - further research shows some folks stating that the OEM nuts are 10mm. For example, from BMWxMAX...

"On the native collector were nuts for 10, with the new went to 12 (all copper)"
Actually, I can’t remember what they were, could have been 12mm?
I used PB Blaster to loosen them though, very toxic, but very effective.

And my intercooler was full of oil, despite not having EGR..
Might be worth cleaning that too Wpoll....
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