Removing intake plenum and manifold...PITA!
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Removing intake plenum and manifold...PITA!
OK I am replacing my head gasket because I have an external leak. I got my header unbolted on the right side of the engine, but I'm having trouble removing the intake plenum and manifold on the left side. I can see the bolts I need to get at to remove the manifold, but the plenum is in the way. I have taken 4 bolts out from where the plenum attaches, and I can't find anymore to take out, but it still won't come off. Both my Haynes and Chilton's manuals don't say how many bolts there are; they just say remove Intake plenum and manifold as a step at getting to the head gasket.
Thanks,
Rob
Thanks,
Rob
Last edited by rdlsz24; 12-02-2006 at 04:27 PM.
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Sorry forgot to say 22RE. I know there are 8 for the manifold; there is a pic of that in my manual. But it doesn't say crap about the plenum. I guess there could be 8, but I don't see the other 4.
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Pull the head with the intake in place. You can go inside and disconnect the harness and pull it out through the firewall. if you need to remove the manifold you can do it when the head is off.
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I do not know if someone posted this i did not read all the posts but there is a allen bolt on it as well I have a head out side I can take a pic of and post for you if you cant find the allen bolt
ok i ran out there this is the bolt we missed the last head we did confused the hell out of us this one is stripped out thats why it is still on the head
ok i ran out there this is the bolt we missed the last head we did confused the hell out of us this one is stripped out thats why it is still on the head
Last edited by CyMoN; 12-02-2006 at 06:10 PM.
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there is a long allen bolt that goes under the thermostat, hard to see. I outlined in red in photo below. It helps to have a new gasket on hand and by looking at the holes, you know where to feel for bolts and nuts/studs.
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I have decided to follow Targetnut's advice. I have got the harness through the firewall and have taken out the head bolts and rocker assembly, but can't get the head to break free from the block. Any suggestions that don't involve prying?
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I'm assuming you have removed the bolt under the dist drive gear hidden under a puddle of oil, right?
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I got everything out as a unit. Yes it was heavy haha. It looks like the head might be warped when I use a straightedge on it. The guy I bought this from said that was bored over. Does that mean I need a head and head gasket with oversize holes, or will standard ones still work?
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Do you mean the previous owner had had the head re-surfaced? If its warped you'll need to fix it up again. New head bolts should be used when piecing back together. I don't know why you would need oversized holes.
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I got everything out as a unit. Yes it was heavy haha. It looks like the head might be warped when I use a straightedge on it. The guy I bought this from said that was bored over. Does that mean I need a head and head gasket with oversize holes, or will standard ones still work?
Rob
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Is there something that can be done for a warped head, or should I just spring for a new one? It seems to be warped right where it was leaking down the block.
Rob