got 2 of the bolts off fine with no problem, the other 2 spin on the other side, and i cant see to find a way to keep them from spinning ... cant fit a wrench in there, or a socket ... anyone have this problem when removing theirs? how did you do it?

 

I used vice-grips and just be careful not to slip off the nut and bash up that aluminum honeycomb that smooths out the airflow to the MAF. Don't ask me how I know you need to be careful.

 

got the maf off finally, and yes the honey comb got a little bit ****ed up


now, removing the intake pipe from where it connects to the turbo ... impossible. the clamp that holds it on, the bolt is not facing me when i look down at it through the engine, instead, where it needs to unscrew is under the car, in a 100% inaccessable spot. was anyone elses like that? because i am TRYING to figure out a way to remove the plastic tube from the turbo, and it really seems like it just 'can't be done' i can not figure out a way to access the bolt ... i dont even think i can get to it from the top of the engine with a long extension and a swivvlehead... =[ wth! who does this!

 

take the undertray off and use a long screwdriver or socket with extention if there is no other way to get it from the top.

 

i dont think it will be able to work ... it seems like EVERYTHING is in the way, the unmovable parts of the car.... but... its worth a try. waiting on a friend to bring over his swivvleheads.


by the way, the head of the screw is not facing the ground, its sideways.... like

-----> like that, but from under the turbo.

 

It'll work, trust me.

 

everyones is like that factory? why would they do that why not put it on the top, like how it was connected to the air box..

 

You messed up your honeycomb? Ooops. The best way to get your maf off your air box is to use and air wrench. A real quick turn from the air tool will free them without f'in things up.

 

the honeycomb is not that bad... i bent a few fins, i might be able to fix them.. the thing that i am concerned with now is getting that pipe disconnected from the turbo. it is going to be a pain the way its on there. going to be very aggrivating i am sure, and lots of screaming but hey! after thats off, ill have completed the rest of it in like 10 minutes!


damn mitsus!!

 

I took off the rubber pipe the old fashion way. I cut through it and then it was easy to get to the top of the clamp to take off the rest.

MJO