I removed the 5 bolts holding the J-tube on but it won't budge. What do I need to do to get this thing off
Mark

 

Real soft rubber hammer and some gentle hits to it in the front at the inlet.

 

Thank-you.
I will give it a try, Also what should I use to clean off the old sealent.
Mark

 

Some brake cleaner on a clean rag will do

 

Thanks blown 364,
I got the J-tube busted loose but now I can't get it out. The tranny tube and heater core hoses are in the way. Is there a trick to this. One heater hose has a clamp on it, If I undo this will water run all over the place? the other one can't be removed. anyone have any thoughts
Mark

EDIT:
OK got the J-tube out. Its going to be tough getting it back in their with the silicone on it. Should I just put some on the back Of the SC and try not to hit it with the J-tube.
Sorry for the play by play but this is the first Modification that I have done myself. What a thing to start doing myself.
Mark

 

I used a razor blade to clean both pcs. I then put the jube back in place and raised the front up high so I could put the Locktite in plac. Before I did this final move I practiced it several times.... several times so I wouldn't have to remove it all over again. I also had the drivers side upper bolt all ready to insert, correct extension included. Had my wife been in town I would have had her helping me to guide every thing in place includeing some practice runs.

 

I got it back on, Just hooking up the vacuum lines. Thanks for everyone help. GOD I hope she starts and runs.
Anyway I will let you guys know how it ends up
Mark

 

The suspense is killing me.

 

Let me first say that the new J-tube was alot easier to put on than the old one was to take off.
When I started it up she purred like a kitten. Did some WOT runs and she runs great. better throttle responce, AIT are lower. Wed. I will take it to the track. I went about a month ago and ran my best of 13.8 this wed temp will be about 20* warmer so I will see what my new times are. Time for a new tune and I will be set.
Anyone that is thinking about doing this mod all I can say is do it. Very easy to do.
Thanks for every one that helped me through this.
Mark
EDIT: time for me to update my sig. I'll probably wait until WED. so I can add my new times.
I will post some pictures later tonight. Time to go have some fun