I have seen on the exhaust manifold flange where to drill and tap for the pyro probe on various posted pictures, but can't see how to drill it. My 1/2&quot; drill without the bit installed would barely fit for drilling horizontally into the exhaust manifold. I just don't see how to to it. How did others do it on these '03'S. Do I need some type of 90 degree adapter for my drill? Any help would be greatly appreciated.<br>

 

I did mine when I was installing the jake brake, so I had the wheel off and the inner fender liner. You can get right at it then. fender liner comes right off with 5-6 bolts...thats the way to do it.

 

Thank you so much for that info, really do appreciate it. I will give that a try.

 

My cordless drill wouldn't fit but I had an old corded drill that did albeit tight.

 

Likewise, old cheapy 110 drill - - little guy. Did fine.

 

Yep, small air drill. Fender liner works too, but I was lazy that day.

 

Project for the week, Install Pyro. Let's see which drill should I use. Sounds like my 3/8 Makita cordless angle drill, or maybe my 3/8 Makita 110V. 1/2 Skill 110V hammer drill is too big. Dewalt 12V cordless and Makita 9V cordless are too big. Shucks any of these would work if they made a shorter drill bit. I ain't drillin thru a 4 x 4 post this time, just a manifold flange. Ever wonder why the larger the diameter of the bit, the longer it hasta be?<br>

 

If the drill bit is too long, break it off to the length you want. You many have to rotate it a few times in the chuck to stop the wobble. Or break it off close to the shank and sharpen it to a new point. Either way you can end up with a drill that is only an inch longer than the chuck. Prefer using the shank and resharpening myself.

 

[quote author=Sierra Phil link=board=17;threadid=14004;start=0#132356 date=1051418732]<br>Project for the week, Install Pyro. Let's see which drill should I use. Sounds like my 3/8 Makita cordless angle drill, or maybe my 3/8 Makita 110V. 1/2 Skill 110V hammer drill is too big. Dewalt 12V cordless and Makita 9V cordless are too big. Shucks any of these would work if they made a shorter drill bit. I ain't drillin thru a 4 x 4 post this time, just a manifold flange. Ever wonder why the larger the diameter of the bit, the longer it hasta be?<br> <br>[/quote]<br><br>I think you are just bragging about how many drills you have. At least I was honest admitting my drill was a peeeuuuny little dime store special. <br><br>HumbleBob, or maybe BrokeBob, or maybe AllToolsBorrowedOrBrokenBySonsBob

 

HumbleBob,<br><br>They all come in handy. Bought 4 of em when I was building our house. <br><br>DrillPoor Phil

 

[quote author=Sierra Phil link=board=17;threadid=14004;start=0#132545 date=1051487239]<br>HumbleBob,<br><br>They all come in handy. Bought 4 of em when I was building our house. <br><br>DrillPoor Phil<br>[/quote]<br><br>Yep, even that dime store special of mine. A man can never have too many drills - - or saws - - or wrenches - - or fishing poles. 8) 8)