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Old 08-27-2003, 06:58 PM
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on my c5 im installing a new cam. got the starter, water pump,radiator all out and half the power steering pump. i cant for the life of me get the 2 nuts out on the metal lines that go to the gear box on the stearrin rack. i tried the stupid 18mm flair nut wrench(bought it today just for that and napa bent me over 10bucks for one!!!)tried a regular 18mm wrench. i cant budge umm. any suggestions. i hate this 1/2 the car apart and im stuck
Old 08-27-2003, 07:03 PM
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Default Re: install snag (pdd000)

Those are a tuffy :yesnod: I used a small cresent wrench. Took forever to get them off and on. Once I got them loose, I turned by hand.
Old 08-27-2003, 07:13 PM
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Try tapping on the top end of the wrench with a hammer to get them loose.

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