Does anyone know where I can get hold of a long enough 6mm allen socket driver to remove the inlet manifold – or possibly have one I could borrow?
Been reading quite a few posts and there doesnt seem to be an obvious way to get hold of one. Something like the Hazet 2584-1 looks like what I need as I’m anticipating these bolts being very stubborn and want to get a ratchet and most probably a breaker bar on there to be safe. The VAG tool for this job is 1669, but even if I could persuade Audi to sell me one I think this is of the sort with a handle at the end, rather than a socket.
Most of the long shafted allen drivers Ive found so far are only about 120mm long which wouldn’t reach far enough through the IM holes to the bolts. I reckon I need something at least 180mm long - the Hazet / VAG tool is 248mm I think. I know some people have managed to get the bolts off by going under the manifold but I don’t think I would manage it !
Cheers
Paul
Been reading quite a few posts and there doesnt seem to be an obvious way to get hold of one. Something like the Hazet 2584-1 looks like what I need as I’m anticipating these bolts being very stubborn and want to get a ratchet and most probably a breaker bar on there to be safe. The VAG tool for this job is 1669, but even if I could persuade Audi to sell me one I think this is of the sort with a handle at the end, rather than a socket.
Most of the long shafted allen drivers Ive found so far are only about 120mm long which wouldn’t reach far enough through the IM holes to the bolts. I reckon I need something at least 180mm long - the Hazet / VAG tool is 248mm I think. I know some people have managed to get the bolts off by going under the manifold but I don’t think I would manage it !
Cheers
Paul
’ I've spent ages looking on the bay of fleas and everywhere else and somehow missed them completely!! 
Another beer I owe him 
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