if i remember correctly, the bolts holding the TB to the manifold are 8 MM.
and use 1/4 drive..
----- Original Message -----
From: <B1LLYW@aol.com>
To: <dml@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2002 5:58 AM
Subject: DML: Odd Bolt Size - Air Box
>
> I had to pull the stock airbox off my motor yesterday, the part that
connects
> to the throttle body. I pulled the accordion hose off first. Then I went
to
> remove the two bolts that hold it to the manifold. None of my sockets
would
> fit. I tried 3/8, it was too small. I tried 7/16, it was too big. I
tried
> metrics from 9mm up to 12mm and nothing fit, either too big. The top of
the
> bolt read "9.8" and I think that's the size, 9.8mm. I ended up using an
> adjustable on one side and I had it set to a little less than 10mm. The
> other side I had to use pliers because I couldn't get the wrench in there.
>
> Are you supposed to get some sort of tool from Miller SPX just to pull the
> air hat off?
>
> Bill White - http://www.moparforme.com
>
> 2002 QC 4x4, SLT+, 4.7, 5 spd, 3.92'sw/LSD, Airaid, MBRP Super Single,
> Exhaust, Hurst T-Handle, BFG A/T's, IAS Shocks, 180 T-Stat, Jet Chip -
Stage
> II
>
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