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ViCiouS · 10-08-2014, 07:33 PM

Broke it free!

To start, I unplugged the spark plug wires. Didn't pull any fuses, so there is probably some extra gas in the engine right now, but very minimal. Pulling the plug wires only involved removing the strut brace and intake pipes. I have a CAI so that was easy. *DO NOT do this while the car is on stands.*

I started with the breaker bar 4-5 inches off the ground. Cranked it 4-5 times like that, car slightly tried to lift off the ground, but the AT would immediately stop cranking once it had too much pressure. On the 6th go I started with the breaker bar on the ground, the engine cranked for a full second or a bit more, the bolt was free. And conveniently, already 1/4 inch threaded out due to the second of cranking.

It's too dark out now for me to finish the install, but cheers to the crank method.

10-08-2014, 07:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
ViCiouS Base Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Tampa Posts: 207 Drives: '14 981 Cayman S Rep Power: 12	Broke it free! To start, I unplugged the spark plug wires. Didn't pull any fuses, so there is probably some extra gas in the engine right now, but very minimal. Pulling the plug wires only involved removing the strut brace and intake pipes. I have a CAI so that was easy. DO NOT do this while the car is on stands. I started with the breaker bar 4-5 inches off the ground. Cranked it 4-5 times like that, car slightly tried to lift off the ground, but the AT would immediately stop cranking once it had too much pressure. On the 6th go I started with the breaker bar on the ground, the engine cranked for a full second or a bit more, the bolt was free. And conveniently, already 1/4 inch threaded out due to the second of cranking. It's too dark out now for me to finish the install, but cheers to the crank method.