85-86 Intake Manifold Tubes
02-28-2005, 02:16 AM
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85-86 Intake Manifold Tubes
Anyone know where I can find procedures for removal and installation of my Intake Tubes? The factory paint is starting to come off in big chunks so I'd like to take them out and dress 'em up.
02-28-2005, 04:45 PM
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I'm in the midst of the same process. I just started removing bolts and the rubber intake connectors as needed.
The tough part was getting the fuel injectors out. If you keep prying up on the fuel rails, the injectors finally give way and come out attached to the fuel rails. Getting the injectors off of the fuel rails is a little tricky as well - just need to grunt them off. The wire harnesses have a clip that's difficult as well - I used a couple of flat-head screw drivers to elevate the wire clip and then pulled it off with a needle nose plier.
The intakes have a metal gasket - you may need to look on the intake after you remove it (it may stick here).
A lot of hoses are tracking all over the place. I made some drawings and also took a few photos before taking them apart. Hopefully, that will help when I put it all back together again.
I'd suggest changing any questionable hoses WYAIT because you won't want to take off the intakes again!
Finally, get them powder coated!
The tough part was getting the fuel injectors out. If you keep prying up on the fuel rails, the injectors finally give way and come out attached to the fuel rails. Getting the injectors off of the fuel rails is a little tricky as well - just need to grunt them off. The wire harnesses have a clip that's difficult as well - I used a couple of flat-head screw drivers to elevate the wire clip and then pulled it off with a needle nose plier.
The intakes have a metal gasket - you may need to look on the intake after you remove it (it may stick here).
A lot of hoses are tracking all over the place. I made some drawings and also took a few photos before taking them apart. Hopefully, that will help when I put it all back together again.
I'd suggest changing any questionable hoses WYAIT because you won't want to take off the intakes again!
Finally, get them powder coated!
