Intake Manifold Bolts - Difficult to Remove

89audi03

Applies To: 5000, 5000 Turbo 1984-87


Subject: "GH" Campaign, Intake Manifold Bolts, Removal Difficulty
Number: Group:

89-03
February 28, 1989 25


Fuel System
Problem:

Allen/hex head of intake manifold bolts round out during removal.


Cause:

Wrench is not properly seated in hex socket of bolt, usually because of dirt/corrosion build-up in the socket.


Service Solution:

^ clean dirt/grease out of hex socket

^ lightly tap Allen socket with a small hammer to ensure proper seating of the tool into the bolt before attempting to loosen stubborn bolts



^ use a wobble extension, e.g. Snap-On FXW6 - 6" or FXW8 - 8" (or equivalents), along with a hex head socket


Note

Use of a wobble extension provides up to 16~ of rotation flexibility while still providing proper seating of the tool in the bolt.



If the bolt is rounded out:

^ remove the bolt using a screw extractor (easy out) e.g. Blue Point 108E or 109F