d label everything..
Novice mechanic possible
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Instructor
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From: Greenville Ohio
St. Jude Donor '05
Novice mechanic possible
Is this possible for a novice/amateur/shade-tree/ mechanic to:
Remove: plenum, runners, manifold, and everything attached and reinstall all new parts?
Should I take it to a Pro?
Thanks Roger
Remove: plenum, runners, manifold, and everything attached and reinstall all new parts?
Should I take it to a Pro?
Thanks Roger
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: San Pedro CA
yes, it is possible.
you will need a ratchet, torx sockets and a torque wrench to reinstall.
I highly suggest you replace the torx screws with hex head screws. go visit your local hardware store.
you will need a ratchet, torx sockets and a torque wrench to reinstall.
I highly suggest you replace the torx screws with hex head screws. go visit your local hardware store.
Advanced
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Raleigh NC
I did this last fall to fix my intake oil leak. I recommend a good manual....preferribly the GM Shop Manual....to get correct torque and tightening sequences.
MOST IMPORTANT......LABEL EVERYTHING AND TAKE YOUR TIME!!!
MOST IMPORTANT......LABEL EVERYTHING AND TAKE YOUR TIME!!!
Burning Brakes
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From: Geneseo Illinois
St. Jude Donor '06
GO FOR IT! I'm a novice mechanic, and I pulled the entire engine/tranny/ rear end and everything else you can think of.
1. get the Helms manual, its aver a hundred bucks, but worth every penny.
2. use this forum for advice
3. take photos and label everything like others have mentioned
4. be patient when you find frozen bolts, etc.
5. Enjoy the experience!
Mark
1. get the Helms manual, its aver a hundred bucks, but worth every penny.
2. use this forum for advice
3. take photos and label everything like others have mentioned
4. be patient when you find frozen bolts, etc.
5. Enjoy the experience!
Mark
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: The Colony Tx
From someone that learned to work on cars without a manual and a camera that used film (still don't have any pics) I would have to say yes you can do it. And the advice to label and photo is the best you will get. I have no idea how many hours I have spent trying to figure out how to put back together what I took apart. And what all those left over parts were for. 
Team Owner
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From: altered state
St. Jude Donor '05
Some of the torx screws are longer than others-Just screw them back in after the part was removed so they don't get mixed up or lost. It's not that difficult. Even the wiring connectors kind of lay where their supposed to go. Have fun!
Melting Slicks
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From: The Black Hole LA
First time I took one of these intakes apart I got the vacuum hoses wrong, in particular the one hooked up to the fuel pressure regulator. Beat my head up trying to figure out why it wouldn't run right when I fired it up. All because I didn't pay attention to the little things that I took apart.
Race Director
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From: Lake Wylie SC
Take all the advice given here. When you come to a bolt or nut that just doesn't want to loosen, tap it and spray with penetrant and let it soak for a while. Don't use open end wrenches when you can use a box end wrench and make sure you're using the correct size wrench or socket. GM does use both metric and standard hardware. Take your time and walk away when you start feeling frustrated. I've lost more tools that just fly out of the garage. 
Team Owner
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From: eville in
Originally Posted by Strick
Take all the advice given here. When you come to a bolt or nut that just doesn't want to loosen, tap it and spray with penetrant and let it soak for a while. Don't use open end wrenches when you can use a box end wrench and make sure you're using the correct size wrench or socket. GM does use both metric and standard hardware. Take your time and walk away when you start feeling frustrated. I've lost more tools that just fly out of the garage.
Melting Slicks
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From: Las Vegas NV
Originally Posted by Brimis
Take a picture of everything before you start. The job may take longer then you think and unless you have a photogenic memory you will forget where quite a few parts go.
Good luck
Good luck
and which part should go back in before the other