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removal of pass/side torque strut.


conjuay
11-23-2009, 11:22 AM
I'm in the middle of trying to repair a blown head gasket, but I can only locate two bolts on to remove the pass-side torque strut. It's still on solid, so there must be at least one more bolt. Because of that I can't exhaust manifold off.
I got the onebolt that is visible when you look directly at the mount, and I found one off (and lower) to the left side coming up at a 45 degree angle. Even with a mirror I can't see any other bolts.Where is the other(s)?
thnks, Mike

dewaynep
11-23-2009, 01:32 PM
If I remember correctly there are 3 bolts that hold that mount to the block. 1 is visible and the other 2 run through the A/C Compressor (if I remember right)? Then the mount lifts straight up and out. The bolt you are missing is probably the one that is throught the A/c Compressor at the bottom.

conjuay
11-23-2009, 10:27 PM
If I remember correctly there are 3 bolts that hold that mount to the block. 1 is visible and the other 2 run through the A/C Compressor (if I remember right)? Then the mount lifts straight up and out. The bolt you are missing is probably the one that is throught the A/c Compressor at the bottom.

Yes, there were TWO bolts running up through the compressor,- got home and yanked them right out-the mount is now loose, but it will not clear the exhaust manifold!

There is a stud that comes up from the lower manifold that runs through the strut and prevents pivoting the strut. And the strut encases the exhaust manifold :runaround:

The stud appears to be six sided down by the manifold, but because of no clearance, I can't get a wrench in there!

How does this come off?

Thanks again, for any advice.
Mike

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