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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Kalali

I'm also curious what made you think you had vacuum leaks. As for the intake/exhaust manifold bolts, I don't recall seeing a tightening sequence mentioned in the FSM but it is always good practice to start in the middle and work your way out to the ends. And good luck trying to use a torque wrench on some of those inside bolts.
It's the two lower center for the intake
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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by jeepguy702
you could....but if your oil pump isn't working you wouldn't want to run your bearing with no oil at all
True, true...
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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 08:29 PM
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Well I got it running like a song, had to losse bolts on the intake, bolt number 5 I think was so far out I could spin the washer on the back, thinks guys I really appreciate all the help. Hope to return the favor one day!
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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 08:56 PM
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And the crowd cheers! Well done!

One or two of those bottom bolts are fun alright. Good job.
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Originally Posted by jeepsurfer1
Well I got it running like a song, had to losse bolts on the intake, bolt number 5 I think was so far out I could spin the washer on the back, thinks guys I really appreciate all the help. Hope to return the favor one day!
Same thing that happened to me . Congrats. Not sure if it is an "official" one or not but there is an intake manifold bolt tightening sequence in the Haynes manual
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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Programbo

Same thing that happened to me . Congrats. Not sure if it is an "official" one or not but there is an intake manifold bolt tightening sequence in the Haynes manual
There is, I used it this time ha ha

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