Cold Start valve..Removal techniques HELP !!!

[reggie633]

Okay Board..I need your help

The car is an'83 633 5 speed 145K and a real great cruiser...Limited slip diff. and a family member at this point.

ISSUE: Cold Start Valve ( CSV) needs to be removed. I 've traced the no start situation down to this one last item. Thermotime changed, Fuel Filter changed, fuel relay, main relay double checked ..Car turns over but does not catch. I sprayed starter fluid in the hose for the CSV and she fired up..CSV must go..after 26 year..its time.

There are two 10mm bolts that are near impossible to remove.
So, what are the quick and easier ways to remove? Yes, I have a new CSV in hand.

Thanks !

Reggie
"83 633 5 speed Grey with tan interior
'87 635 Auto Cinnibar Red with Lotus White

[Kyle in NO]

I believe that your troubleshooting method is flawed.

[Chris Wright]

The key is patience and something like this:


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[smaglik]

what do you use the quarter for?

(:))

[Ralph in Socal]

Heads or tails!

Ralph

[Chris Wright]

what do you use the quarter for?

(:))

The Phone ..... to call to make the appointment with the mechanic !!

Heads or tails!

Is that "Heads, I win .... I make the call" or "Tails, I lose ...... I guess I gott'a try this with the toy wrench"?

[reggie633]

You guys are very funny !

Thanks for the lead info on that mini wrench by Craftsman's .

Will report back on my removal ..and install ..success.

Also, someone recomended new fuel hoses be tackled also...good idea.

[Ralph in Socal]

Heads I get my hands dirty, Tails I hire the kid next door to get his small hands and long arms dirty. Most definitely change out the fuel line with new correct FI rated (8mm or 5/16) hose.

Ralph

[e24trapt]

ive done its a pain in the ass, now my 83 633csi looks like an 89 635 and has B35 engine and b35 engine harness and ecu, my car has no 1983 technology anymore though its 09/82 year, take your time just be super patient