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Stuck intake manifold

Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling

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Stuck intake manifold

Posted: 10/20/08 6:02pmMessage 11 of 22
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Walla Walla, WA - USA
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Vette(s): 1978 L-82 Pace Car
just got home from work, thanks for all the ideas, trying to decide whether I want to start anything tonight.


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Stuck intake manifold

Posted: 10/20/08 6:10pmMessage 12 of 22
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Vette(s): 1978 Silver Anniversary model. Original L82 engine, 700r4 trans, edelbrock intake, thorly headers, rack&pinion steering, mono rear and front spring, MSD 6A box

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Both bolts same length.

Eddie

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Posted: 10/20/08 8:22pmMessage 13 of 22
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See if the bolt tightens down without the bracket attached.
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Posted: 10/21/08 9:58amMessage 14 of 22
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acplus

Tried that! No luck.  Next step pull the intake and tap the hole,  have never done before so I'll take to a friend that does this for a living. Thanks for the help.

Eddie

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Posted: 10/21/08 4:12pmMessage 15 of 22
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Your friend that does it for a living is your best way. He will also know how to install the helli coil right.

Good luck
John
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Posted: 10/22/08 7:26amMessage 16 of 22
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Thanks John

Eddie

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Posted: 10/22/08 9:09pmMessage 17 of 22
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Stuck intake manifold

Posted: 10/23/08 4:38pmMessage 18 of 22
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You can also try using a gasket scraper and tap it into the front corners to help the start.
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Posted: 10/24/08 9:31amMessage 19 of 22
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Regarding prying with a screwdriver, I wouldn't. They break real easy.
Use the crow bar.
 
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Posted: 10/24/08 5:13pmMessage 20 of 22
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They make great punches after though.
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