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Originally Posted by lordshin808
I'm in the middle of this job right now and FUCK!!! I just want to give up. Can't get any leverage on the E10 bolts at all. First I tried from going in blind from up top and then from the wheel well. I can see the oil cooler and bolts, but can't fucking break it free. I tried using about 4 extensions almost 18 inches long too. I'm scared I will round off on the bolts. This have got to be one of the worse jobs i've done. I've done valve covers, uppper timing covers, valley pan, transfer pipe, etc... I never had this level of frustration until now.
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I just reached down from the top. I am sure I sacrificed some skin but no auto repair job goes well until you give a little blood to the car gods.
IIRC I just used an e-torx on a regular 3/8 ratchet directly. I did it by feel but e-torx is good for that and doesn't strip out as easily as a hex head as long as you get the right size on it...
After I removed the belts and alternator it wasn't that bad. I am not a huge guy with big forearms though.
I don't think i did any of the work from the bottom but it has been a while now.
Make sure you get the viton version of the gasket so you don't need to do it again. It is better than the OE gasket!
-Rich