for those of you that have done this, are there any tips in removing and installing this? It seems that there is not enough room for a socket and ratchet, and no room for a wrench. this is a highport by the way. looking for tips. also, what size is the nut? alot of people have said its easy, but im :confused:.

I just used a socket and a rachet myself. I believe it was a deep well socket too.

yeah, i tried using a deep wall socket, but the runners were in the way...

Try a shallow then. :)

it wouldnt reach the nut, the plastic part was in the way...

i too need to do this, i opend the hood......looked at it for 2 minutes......and shut the hood :rofl: but im thinking, if i were to get a deep socket under the runners, then attach an extention to it threw the runners that would work?????

There is a Medium deep socket, bbbut only people like snapon, mac, matco, cornwell, ect sell it....there is also a swivel deep socket that may work.

i too need to do this, i opend the hood......looked at it for 2 minutes......and shut the hood :rofl: but im thinking, if i were to get a deep socket under the runners, then attach an extention to it threw the runners that would work?????

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

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sorry if that sounded stupid, but thats what came to mind while i typed......you must excuse me because im "venting the green" sooooo what i said may only make sense to me idk.:biggthump

No Nismo 1.6 not at all stupid. Funny yes. "Venting the green" makes you stupid. :rofl: On second thought.............................
Hmmmm.......Not a bad idea.

Sorry cats. Not on topic

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well i just took mine off, used a deep socket to break it free, then used my hands to unscrew it cause if u use the deepsocket it will get stuck the more you unscrew it. well anyways, it also helps if you have the engine out of the car like i did hehe

Swivel set is your friend.

A ratchting wrench with a swivel head sounds perfect for this job...

there is a tool called a crows foot.. works wonders..

i got in there with a 19 wrench.. ( i think it was a 19 anyway.. dont remember)

almost just said f it, and cut the wrench in half..

but i got it.

does it leak coolant out? im thinking removing the oil filter would help some, but i dont want coolant leaking into the oil.

does it leak coolant out? im thinking removing the oil filter would help some, but i dont want coolant leaking into the oil.??????? so how would coolant get into the oil ??????? Look dont worry about it . If you have to remove the filter do it. If you are really worried about the coolant getting into the oil then change the oil and filter after.

the temp. sensor is located right above the oil filter. If coolant leaks out then it could possibly end up traveling through the oil filter bracket and into the oil. Anyways, i just changed the oil and filter last weekend. i really dont want to change the oil and filter again, if i dont have to. who has the money for that?

Removing the oil filter shouldnt help get to it, if it does, and you're worried about coolent getting in there, put some plastic over the hole.

Mine did not gush coolant when removed -- I do not remember even a couple drops coming out.