Hayk

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Since I'm going to be removing the intake plenum (probably next week), I thought I should get a set of GearWrenches. Unfortunately, my budget is really tight so I don't feel like spending $170 on a 16-piece set. I'm only going to be using 3 wrenches at the most.

Does anyone know if I'll need anything smaller than 10mm for this job?

If not, I'll just get this 5-piece(10,12,13,14,15) set. $23
http://www.amazon.com/GearWrench-930...658408&sr=8-13

or this 7-piece set (8,10,12,13,14,15,18) $42
http://www.tooltopia.com/gearwrench-9417.aspx

And do you recommend getting the flex head?

donbryce

No offence, but have you checked the bolts/nuts that you'll need to turn? IIRC, on my '93 intake, and on my '96 Camry, I did everything with sockets and extensions. I have a full set of those gear wrenches too. I find them occasionally useful for saving time when the arc for turning a bolt head is like 10° or less due to restrictions. Most bolts/nuts on the top of the motor aren't that way.

LiCelsior

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yea ur gonna need sockets and extensions to remove the intake. i have a flexhead set from 12-19mm and it rocks. go to autozone and rent a tool set.

Hayk

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Didn't know you could do that. I have started doing the front and then stopped when I got to the Torx studs for the wiring harness. According to some guide that I found, the GearWrenches are a must. And I do have a complete set of sockets/extensions.

EEngineer

front intake plenum, you will need a large hex key..and that hex bolt is prone to stripping.

everything else can be done with a simple socket set + hand wrenches.

however, it never hurts to have more tools. gear wrenches are like the priciest tools around. if you decide to get them, get the flex heads.