Plenum removal
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Racer
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From: DeLand, Fl
Plenum removal
Got the fuel filter changed no problem, had a little time to get it ready to change fuel injectors. Next step gently lift up on plenum. It wont budge, it is tight @#$$%^&&*. What is the best way to get it off with no damage. I know you guys have an answer. Ill wait. Im open to all suggestions, Thanks again.
Instructor
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From: Bowling Green Ky
Got the fuel filter changed no problem, had a little time to get it ready to change fuel injectors. Next step gently lift up on plenum. It wont budge, it is tight @#$$%^&&*. What is the best way to get it off with no damage. I know you guys have an answer. Ill wait. Im open to all suggestions, Thanks again.
***forgot the metal brake booster line but that should allow it to budge. maybe explain what you have done so we don't guess.
Last edited by stoydido; Jul 6, 2011 at 05:34 PM. Reason: add**
Instructor
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From: Bowling Green Ky
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From: WV
It should lift up with just some pressure, sounds like previous owner really glued it on for you..Like mentioned above plastic hammer or tap with hammer on a piece of wood on front of plenum, this may break it loose, don't go crazy...
..WW
..WW
Last edited by WW7; Jul 6, 2011 at 09:26 PM.
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Previous owner's mechanic punched a hole in the intake runner with a screwdriver trying to pry the runner away from the plenum. Had to use JBweld to fix that hole that was shaped like a tip from a flat blade screwdriver. Be careful prying things the walls on the runners are thin.
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When I pulled mine, I used a crow bar to wedge it up. Just a bit of pressure and POP, it came loose.
