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Old 12-19-2010, 10:46 AM
Brian Carlton Brian Carlton is offline
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Originally Posted by rocket88 View Post
The catch is the lower mount bracket, the IP goes on easy if the bracket isn't on the IP , if it is I'm not sure it is possible. With the bracket bolted onto the block first then getting the bolt started connecting the bracket to the IP looks impossible.

Without a better idea I'll try: get a 13mm ratcheting box, bolt the bracket to the engine block, when the ip is in there use the ratcheding box to start the locking bolt.... adding friction by applying pressure on the bolt head/tool from behind with a screwdriver or what have you to get the ratchet action going.
I believe you are correct. It's not possible to start the bolt with the filter housing in place. Some folks have done some real creative approaches like holding the bolt in place with some wax or some such material............but, for those who install and remove it regularly, I'm sure they don't reattach that bolt.
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