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Old 01-08-2009, 05:58 PM
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i need to put ne intake manifold gasket and exhuast gasket. is there a wright up or something on how to take everything apart?
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it takes two people and a contortionist
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y pipe unbolted
vacuums lines disconcted
air tube unbolted
and all upper and low bolts that holds it to the bolt u need to twist and contortion your arms up there
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y pipe unbolted
vacuums lines disconcted
air tube unbolted
and all upper and low bolts that holds it to the bolt u need to twist and contortion your arms up there
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in other words its a really big pain in the neck... thats what i was worryed about.
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its easy..........just have some 3/8 extensions and a universal joint....i just had all that off to replace the freeze plugs right below it......be sure to Re-torque it.
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Oh it's not that bad..Just have to unhook a few things and unbolt the intake and manifold..It's just time consuming.
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It's not that bad. Just take your time, clean the mating surfaces thoroughly and torque all the bolts to specs. and in the correct order.
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ok that makes me feel better haha. its about to rain so im not gonna get to it today my jeep sounds like a weedwacker!
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