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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 10:50 AM
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The driver's side manifold is resting against the bellhousing. If I get the car real hot, do you think it can be pryed slightly? I just need it to move about a millimeter.
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 12:18 PM
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why not take an angle grinder and clear it a bit? The bell housing and the manifold.

1mm is not much.

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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Jay_Rich
why not take an angle grinder and clear it a bit? The bell housing and the manifold.

1mm is not much.

Jay
That's what I did...
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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 05:30 PM
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Hmm not sure what I can take off the bellhousing since it is actually the small bolt for the inspection cover that is hitting. I could take some off the manifold.

I am not sure it really matters, not seeing any false knock and no vibrations in the car I may just leave it alone for now until the warmer weather comes.
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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 06:02 PM
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I had that problem with my Kook's LT 1 7/8's on my C5. They would not bolt on at all, driver's manifold. I found I had to grind 2 of the 10 mm bolts for the inspection cover down. I took 1/2 the 10mm part off and now it fits with enough space for a business card to slip past.
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