How do I take it off. How do I make sure distributor doesn't move/goes back in as it came out. Any tricks? Do i have to have the truck engine at TDS? Is this really important, seems to be a pain. Should I use a glue of any kind? The new gasket came in two pieces; it seems as if the original gasket is one piece...I'm not 100% sure because I haven't taken the manifold off yet. I have one bolt left to take out and then the distributor. I just want to make sure I can get it back together properly and running..Any help would be great. Thanks for reading *Stuck in the Rockies*
Hello Jesse,
A little detailed to provide a written response
so lets view the procedure:
Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJUMtF034kE
Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mw7yiICLBl4
You will notice in the video that the mechanic struggles with interference issues while fitting the intake back on the block.
This lack of clear access is a step towards disaster as it is quite easy to shift the gaskets or mess up the RTV sealer. I always like to find a couple of spare bolts (longer than OEM is good) and cut their heads off to use as guide pins which perfectly locate the manifold to the heads.
The bolts which are now pins only have to be loosely threaded into opposite corners of the heads so easy removal is possible after the intake is lowered into place and a few original bolts are loosely threaded in.
PS: After the surfaces are cleaned and ready for the new gaskets and sealer...a dry run without gaskets or sealer is always a good idea and if you had a friend to lend a hand, that would make things a lot easier.
You need to put a mark on the dist. and one on the firewall so when you drop the dist. back in the marks line up and maintain the engine timing, also do not move the oil pump shaft the dist. goes into. When replacing the intake gaskets you will need to use rtv in each corner (front and rear each side) on the china wall to seal rubber seals for the front and rear across the intake area. If you did not get the rubber seal across the china wall you can put a heavy bead of rtv across and seat the intake in it, just don't move the intake after seating it on the engine. Hope this helps.
SOURCE: Torque Spec for '99 Chevy C1500 5.7L engine lower intake manifold
On 5.7L engines, install the bolts and torque in sequence as follows:
SOURCE: water leaking from intake manifold
the chev are fames for intake manifold seeping. it will have to be replaced soon good luck
SOURCE: Cylinder #2 Misfire-after intake manifold replaced
It's possible he has two plug wires crossed, or pulled a spak plug wire apart replace #2 spark plug wire First. To test check the firing order and make sure all the wires on the right plugs and the correct place on the distributor, if it is right, then buy a can of carburator cleaner and spray around the intake gasket if the engine revs up when you spray the carb cleaner around the intake manifold with (engine running) if the engine rpm revs up you have an intake leak.
SOURCE: coolant leakage from intake manifold
I just posted the solution to my problem with my car. The guys at Firestone told me I had corrosion on the inside of my manifold intake where the screws hold the manifold together. There was also corrosion where the manifold and cooling system join together. The top cover had to be replaced because of the corrosion. The manifold had to be obtained from the dealer and cost about $260 around Allen, Texas. All in all, total cost of repair by Firestone was about $1000 including parts, labor, and a radiator flush.
SOURCE: I have a blown gasket between transmission and
You have to pull out the rear drive shaft and then unbolt the transfer case. Unhook the wiring and front driveshaft and pull the case off the transmission. Then change the gasket and reinstall.
Instructions
1. Removal
Unscrew the bolt that holds the negative connection to the Impala's
battery. Set this bolt aside for later use.
Remove the engine cover to access the intake manifold and manifold
gasket. Disconnect the throttle body inlet duct from the engine.
Twist off the radiator cap to allow draining of the coolant to flow more
smoothly. Place an empty container beneath the radiator's drain plug, and
remove this plug. Allow all of the engine coolant to drain into the empty
container. Replace the drain plug once you are finished.
Tag all of the electrical wiring and hoses before removing so that
reconnection is precise to factory settings. Remove these parts, individually,
from the intake manifold.
Loosen the bolts that hold the intake manifold to the Impala's engine
block. Lift the intake manifold from the block once all bolts have been
completely removed.
Use the flat-head screwdriver to pry the old intake manifold gasket from
the engine block. Discard this part once you have removed it.
Clean the engine block thoroughly with the engine degreaser and linen
cloth. If necessary, use a gasket scraper to remove excess buildup and grime.
2. Installation
Place the old intake manifold on top of the newly-installed manifold
gasket until it aligns with all of the holes of the cylinder flanges and
manifold gasket.
Attach all of the bolts with your hand to the manifold. Once all bolts
have been positioned, use a torque wrench and apply 15 foot-pounds of pressure
to the bolts to secure the manifold into place.
Reconnect all of the necessary hoses and electrical wiring to the
intake. Pour the engine coolant back into the radiator.
Reattach the engine cover on top of the intake manifold and engine
block. Start the Impala's engine and check for any leaks around the new intake
manifold gasket.
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