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Originally posted by H20024.6L:
Texasproud,
I understand the issue of clearance with the Fumoto, and had this challenge 2 weeks ago with a Fumoto install on a Honda Ridgeline. The issue on the Ridgeline was also clearance to the exhaust. I had no issue getting the valve on (it also requires an extension, due to a recessed oil pan), but could not get a wrench on it to fully tighten it. I used a small wedge to 'move' the exhaust bend slightly and allow the wrench head clearance, and even this only allowed me very small turns on the Fumoto. The finished position of the value has the 'lever' on the top of the valve and anyone opening it will need gloves, as they will have to snake their fingers through the tight spacing between the valve and the exhaust pipe. If you can get fumoto's installed they are great, but I agree there are challenges with some installs.