Removing an intake manifold

BOURRET · #1 (**permalink**) 12-14-2009, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by David Biele

Hey Guys,

What is the trick to taking off the intake manifold. I have everything removed and unbolted but, with all of the RTV used to seal it I am having a hard time taking it off. I didn't want to pry it off until I was sure I would not damage it. Any help would be appreciated.

David

Have you tried heating it with an hairdryer or something similar ( ex: heat gun at moderate temperature)?
I think you can use a good real pry tool if you put it in the space between the intake manifold and the cylinder head.

Bobcat · #2 (**permalink**) 12-14-2009, 07:42 AM

Take a razor knife and cut through the RTV between the manifold and block , front and rear and then it should come off much easier .... that`s how I always do it .

Bob

Ron61 · #3 (**permalink**) 12-14-2009, 08:04 AM

Both ideas are good but I think Bobcats is the easier. If you have aluminum heads and intake, be careful about prying on it.

Ron



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