chefmike
Not just a truck... a project.
I would totally agree with chris on buying the socket. I have the regular one and I would be faster with the better one, mainly for the ability to use a wrench on the top.
The #2 was a bitch, #4 was worse. I dropped the wheel well and the down pipe, turbo bolts were tough, so I started working. I dropped the oil return line on the turbo and could do the #2. If I had the real socket, I could have done it from the top. The #4 I could have done from the top with the correct socket, but getting the fuel line on was a bitch. No clue how I would have done that from the top, as my nipple ended up top and bottom instead of right and left. Oh and I just rip the lines off and the socket fits fine over any remaining stubs of line. So glad I am not having to put clamps back on. No clue how you would do that!
Tomorrow I will do the 6 and 8. Both are very exposed, so I expect no issues.
My copper washers are TIGHT on the injectors, so no worries on them falling off.
All in all, I worked slow, but it is totally doable if you are patient. I am using a deep well 30mm socket, 1/2 to 3/8 adaptor, short ext, long ext and a universal joint. And a cheater bar. I can only get 2 to 3 hours stretches in my schedule, but the job is understandable and enjoyable for the most part. I feel like it will be a HUGE improvement for the engine. I will lay money my injectors are stock.
The #2 was a bitch, #4 was worse. I dropped the wheel well and the down pipe, turbo bolts were tough, so I started working. I dropped the oil return line on the turbo and could do the #2. If I had the real socket, I could have done it from the top. The #4 I could have done from the top with the correct socket, but getting the fuel line on was a bitch. No clue how I would have done that from the top, as my nipple ended up top and bottom instead of right and left. Oh and I just rip the lines off and the socket fits fine over any remaining stubs of line. So glad I am not having to put clamps back on. No clue how you would do that!
Tomorrow I will do the 6 and 8. Both are very exposed, so I expect no issues.
My copper washers are TIGHT on the injectors, so no worries on them falling off.
All in all, I worked slow, but it is totally doable if you are patient. I am using a deep well 30mm socket, 1/2 to 3/8 adaptor, short ext, long ext and a universal joint. And a cheater bar. I can only get 2 to 3 hours stretches in my schedule, but the job is understandable and enjoyable for the most part. I feel like it will be a HUGE improvement for the engine. I will lay money my injectors are stock.
