What do yall use to get this bolt tight, i think i keep blowing gaskets cause i cant get it tight enough. The only thing i can get in there is a cut in half 15mm wrench. This is the bolt thats on the top where the header and dp meet.

 

I tried a few different long extensions and tightening it from the top. It still comes loose when its REALLLY cold out so come summer time I'm either going to get locking nuts or lock-tite. That bolt is really just a pain in the ass to get to. I spent about 2 hours under the car trying to reach it before I had my gf's dad run to Sears to grab me a long ass extension.


PS. This was on the LSJ, not sure if the access is any more limited or open on the 2.2

 

I cant even get a socket on it of course all i have are deep sockets and thats most likey why, i cant get it decently tight but not enough not to pop the gasket every once in a while

 

IK what you mean, I had the same trouble. The extension was what saved me.

 

i got it fixed and got the top bolt tight this time so we will see in the next month it it works

 

I unbolted the header and catback and slid it back a little. Made it a little easier. I still think it leaks though