So short of removing the intake manifold to get the ALDA off, does anyone have any trade secrets?
I have the 24mm wrench which sits perfectly on the ALDA and the Channel Locks for the stubborn nut below (which spins both easily I might add)!
I have used all my strength holding the channel locks still while attempted to budge that ALDA (CCW if I remember correctly).
I read these forums regularly now and I enjoy good posts, I see that in one thread another 300TD owner had to move the diesel lines that run near it to pull his out, I can't even get the ALDA to unthread from the nut! I have a pretty good angle but I assume it hasn't been removed in 200,xxx miles and is holding strong, I used WD40 (not the best stuff I know) and PB whatever its called but to no avail.
Ultimately I do not want to have to remove the intake mani. so I am looking for suggestions to adjusting my ALDA!
Thanks for reading!
