Chicago1

Everything was going smooth untill I got to those 2 bastards and that's all I need to get it out. They are the ones that hold the power steering lines just under the steering rack.I got a flared wrench but I can tell it's starting to strip the ends on one the fittings the other won't budge. I hit it with wd-40 and nothing. I was thinking about soaking it in pb blaster then heating it up. I'm removing the radiator cradle anyways so I will have some room in there to get a breaker bar on. Just curious if anyone had any tips or tricks for those 2 guys? Thanks

Milan

Get a flare wrench and then get them from the front drivers wheel well with the wheel off

Chicago1

That's what I have is a box wrench same as a flare wrench unless I'm getting my tools mistaken? I'm going at it sitting from insde the engine compartment. I didnt have much of a angle or enough room from the driver side. I'll see if I can move the rack some more.

Edit: it's flared

Milan

You don't need to move the rack you can get it from the wheel well easily. At least do the bottom one from the wheel well.

Milan

You need to get a flare wrench not a box wrench google it

danieloneil01

Torch and lots of beer.

Chicago1

I'm moving it for some upgrades sorry I am using a flared wrench not sure why I'm saying box.. this is what I'm using..It's not moving

gotjuice?

I like a crows foot line wrench. Then use a long extension with a wobble. Never had any issues removing them. Remember that they are sealed with an O-ring, Not a flare seal.

Chicago1

Didn't think about that may try that next...

LPDesRoche

Also try a new wrench. They have a tendency to open up a bit and will strip a tight fitting. Worth a shot.

Chicago1

It's brand new like 20hrs old new...I'm gonna wrap it in a pb blast heat then try again on wed. If not crows foot.

joshtownsend

DO yourself self a favor and just cut the line off and use a socket.. chances are you are replacing the line anyways.. if you are just trying to pin the crank, you don't have to remove the rack, just put it up and tie it up... you would be glad you cut the line once you did. btw.. your welcome.. haha I quit trying to take those lines off a few times ago and haven't looked back since.

willig72

You can try tapping the head of the wrench with a small hammer to vibrate it at the same time this helps sometimes, go slow

backnblack2003z06

Go in from the top. Reach your arm in behind the alternator. If your not using a snap-on quality line wrench throw it in the trash. Your better off using a regular wrench. I've done a couple dozen that way and never had a problem.

user_name

Try this.

bill mcdonald

The lines into the rack?

I had a hell of a time with them as well, and I did not have a flared wrench. I think I went crescent wrench and then vise grips. I think I also had an aha moment when I tried to tighten it a little then loosen it. I only remember it being a real fight. but it was far harder for me to get the rack back into the passenger side bracket by myself.

joshtownsend

seems like a cheap screw







driver in her pouch.

Milan

She definitely isn't having any problems with her rack

user_name

She's got a handle on it...

Chicago1

Well I got one off Ill work on the other tommorow. The other is stripping...Kinda like I wish that pic above was..