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Apr 13, 2012 | 09:58 PM

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2003 6.0 branch tubes

any tips on removing the branch tube from the heads without removing them. covers off, trans pulled. tks

Apr 13, 2012 | 10:07 PM

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you need the special tool

are you pullen the Heads???????

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Apr 13, 2012 | 10:17 PM

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trying not to remove heads. everything is disconnected, pushrods blocking egress.

Apr 13, 2012 | 10:22 PM

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so are the branch tubes leaking or something????????

they seem to be problem free for most part on an 03 but anything possible

Apr 13, 2012 | 10:22 PM

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Use a die grinder wrench. Works for me every time

Apr 13, 2012 | 10:29 PM

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explain???

Apr 13, 2012 | 10:33 PM

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i guess what I am saying is do you have to remove the back top 2 head bolts to get the tube out.

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Apr 14, 2012 | 07:55 AM

princetondiesel

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I am talking about the branch tube below the hpop that the standpipes thread into. Is it possible to remove the pushrod tubes without removing the 2 headbolts? The branch tube is held in place with 2 8mm bolts. It has to be pulled out the back.

Apr 14, 2012 | 08:21 AM

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That's what I figured you were talking about. I can't see anyway you could get to the bolts to undo the branch tubes without removing the heads first.

Yes it has to come out the back.