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humphbri:
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Hi i have a 75 LHD

This may seem like a no brainer but has anyone got a suggestion as to how I can get the four f$&% bolts holding the brake booster in place (under the dash) out without pulling the whole dash out.  I have determined that they are 9/16th but I can't get an open-ender in there, I can't get a rathchet in there either. I'm no mechanic so please excuse the dumb question but after six hours laying under there trying I am getting close to giving up.;38

Cheers
Brian

77CVT:
I just did this, however my dash was out, but if you use an "elbow" at the socket end it should be fine.

Use a socket with an elbow attached and a long extension.  I used air tools as the nuts were on tight due to a little rust.  Spraying WD40 before taking them off helps.

Use a couple of extensions to give yourself enough room if that allows you to clear the dash.  You may need to remove the small section that has the vacuum over ride switch.

I found lots of swearing helped too!  ;-)

;42

humphbri:
:x Cheers

I'll give that a try. I just checked the same issue on a US corvette forum and found I am not alone. Seems the elbow is the trick.

Thanks heaps.

77CVT:
Air tools reduce swearing by an average of about 36%!!!

;-)

humphbri:
As I don't have airtools and I am already swearing 136 per cent of the time I think I am going to be in trouble. ;30

Cheers

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