Hi guys, Thanks in advance for any help you can offer!

I have recently had an issue that started fairly small and has become more involved. I had to replace the injector system on my '95 Blazer. I replaced the spider unit and then began to replace the "nut kit" (two lines that pass through the manifold wall and connect to the injectors) only to find out that the last person to do this stripped the bolt that holds on the retaining plate for the nut kit lines. After about a week and a half of trying everything I could to get the bolt out I finally had it towed to the dealership for removal. I would have just pulled the manifold, but I live in an apt. and don't really like getting that far into it in the parking lot! I was told by the service guy that they would have to remove the lower manifold to extract the bolt. I was then notified that there is about a 50% chance that when they reinstall the lower manifold, even if everything is done right and all bolts are torqued to spec that we could experience a lower engine knock. Does this sound right?? I just have a hard time with the "If we do it right, there could be an arbitrary problem" thing.

Anyone who knows about this one way or the other...any advice would help. Thanks again!!

 

If there isn't a lower engine knock before they start, nothing they do with the intake should cause one. That is just BS. And they should not have to remove the intake to get the retaining bolt out. There are tools they can use right there with the engine installed.

 

Thanks swartlkk! That is what I thought, but I don't go arguing something I am not sure about. I have talked to a couple of other mechanics and got the same reaction. So I will be having a nice heart to heart with my service rep today. Have a good one and thanks again!

 

No problem! Let us know how it all works out. Good luck!