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Hello all. Would you folks suggest the best approach/tools to get that freakin dipstick tube mounting bolt on my 88TC?
Thanks all. Happy Holidays.
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zip
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Modesto, CA
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12-16-2013, 07:01 PM
(This post was last modified: 12-16-2013, 07:01 PM by zip.)
The bolt in the back of the intake manifold?
I go from the top with a 1/4" ratchet and patience. It can be a PITA if you don't have smaller hands.
Matt
86 TC 5spd:QH/SD,Walbro190,CFI 52#, AFPR,WB,FMIC,3"dp to axle, .63 T3, E6,Stock Longblock.
Shelf:N/A 2.3, Die grinder, Carbide Burrs.
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Thanks alot. What size is the bolt?
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Isnt it like a 10mm ?? and I usually bend the bracket to my advantage..it is a pain in the ass!!
88 5 speed TC
-3" DP,lowered, 255 Walbro, Gillis valve, Cobra R's, bondo/rust, Stinger's PIMP Ecu
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zip
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Dec 2006
Modesto, CA
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I think its either 8mm or 10mm.
Matt
86 TC 5spd:QH/SD,Walbro190,CFI 52#, AFPR,WB,FMIC,3"dp to axle, .63 T3, E6,Stock Longblock.
Shelf:N/A 2.3, Die grinder, Carbide Burrs.
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Pete D
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Apr 2001
Northern OH
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Its smaller than 10. It's either 7 or 8mm.
Pete Dunham
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Joe F
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Jul 2002
Hawkins, Texas - USA
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8mm sticks in my poor excuse for a mind...
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RC Martin
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Mar 2006
Colorado
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12-21-2013, 07:12 AM
(This post was last modified: 12-21-2013, 07:12 AM by RC Martin.)
Good luck. Mine's leaked like a sieve ever since the first removal  The base that goes into the block loses its seal.
Thunderbird Turbo Coupe, Bright Canyon Red TuTone, Desert Tan Interior; 1 of 7 in this combo in 1984 according to Marti. 1 of 13,361 TCs in 84.
Rebuilt, 3-Angle Valve Job, SYB37 "OE/Small" Slider Cam
Full 3" Stinger Exhaust to Flowmaster 40, Gnari FMIC/Recirc/BPV, MBC @ 18psi, RF-E6 Manifold, Remote-Mount TFI, PC1 and Flowed 35# Injectors, Inline Walboro 255HP, Kirban AFPR
Rebuilt Suspension -- KYB & Energy Suspension
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