1985 4runner 22re

I am having trouble removing my intake manifold. I am trying to remove it all as one piece. Is that possible? I have removed 7 bolts and 2 nuts and it still wont budge. Anything I am missing? Thanx

 

how about the "alan" bolt threw the thermo housing ?

 

how about the "alan" bolt threw the thermo housing ?

^Didn't know about that. I'll check it out.

 

yeah, there is an "Alan/Allen" bolt in the manifold that can be a pain to remove and get too. I recall using a Snap-On Alan/Allen tool about 5" long to get too it. The engine was already pulled out and I could see the bolt, but I think it would be hard to find with the motor in. You may need to seperate the manifold or use a mirror to see the bolt. Trust me it's in there.

 

 

Thanks everyone. I found it. If it's stripped, how can I replace it?

 

buy A NEW ONE

 

if it is stripped out before it has been removed grind off the head of the bolt pull off the intake then remove it with a pair of vise grips and get a bolt the same size to replace it.

 

Replace it with a hex bolt... allens suck.

 

haha wow its good to know about this before i was about to part scrap junk my 88 22RE DD pickup soon

haha
i plan on removing the intake and all the injection parts to sell off as a complete conversion kit to someone


what all parts i should pull and where they are would be great to know,

which sensors, wiring, etc

thanks