I have a 2001 Pontiac Bonneville with a 3800. When changing the coolant elbow I got the intake side stuck in the intake and can't get it out. Anyone have an easy suggestion for getting this out?
Thanks,
Rick
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12-05-2012
I have a 2001 Pontiac Bonneville with a 3800. When changing the coolant elbow I got the intake side stuck in the intake and can't get it out. Anyone have an easy suggestion for getting this out?
Thanks,
Rick
12-05-2012
use a curved pick and pull it out.
12-05-2012
I bought a blind pilot bearing tool which I use to pull them. It's common for that to happen and since I'm a tool whore...I bought one that would kick butt.
12-05-2012
Sorry, I wasn't specific enough. I have the new elbow stuck in the intake. The intake side does not have a "stop" on it and the rubber seal end went on through to the inside of the intake. Now it is stuck hanging out of the intake and I can't get it out. I had a similar problem with the broken one but I threaded a bolt into it and pulled it right out.
12-05-2012
Take a pic of what you are talking about. You should just be able to pull it out.
12-06-2012
It's cool...we see that you live in Missouri.. I've visited there and understand the issue. Just kidding..I think.
Did you lube up the o0-ring before putting it in there? Wiggle and pull it out. What goes in..can come out.
12-06-2012
Try applying a decent amount of force (cracking your knuckles off a pulley kills) and while pulling out on the elbow rock it in a circle. I don't was to say rotate it, because that's what could damage it if you aren't careful, but just imagine rocking it back and forth and turn the motion into a circle :P
Mine got stuck once when I forgot to lube one of the o-rings, and the elbow somehow seated itself at the perfect slant to get jammed. Eventually that worked for me.
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