Date:         Sat, 22 Feb 2014 22:23:14 -0600
Reply-To:     JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Riddle me this!
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Why is it - that the PO, Garage Mechanic, or Whomever - when repairing
or replacing where hoses and clamps are concerned always manage to get
the screw/bolt head turned in a direction that one cannot a screwdriver,
nut driver nor socket on it to tighten or loosen it without having to
take half the engine apart???

I have to replace small dia. hose that goes from the coolant ring around
the engine bay to the rear of the right head on my WBX. Somebody clearly
had the  belts off, the PS pump off, and the cast aluminum power
steering pump mount off the engine when they connected the hose - and
they did not pay attention to how anyone could get at it once the
accessories were mounted. The clamp screw - if pointed down - would be
easily reached from down under with a long screwdriver - had it been so
aligned!!

Grrrr!!

John