Intake manifold gasket question?
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Racer
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Intake manifold gasket question?
I have to move the i/m forward a few inches to get to some fittings near the firewall. Service manual says to replace the i/m gasket, is it really necessary? I don't mind spending $25 on the new one, but wanted to get opinions first.
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Originally Posted by coast7
I have to move the i/m forward a few inches to get to some fittings near the firewall. Service manual says to replace the i/m gasket, is it really necessary? I don't mind spending $25 on the new one, but wanted to get opinions first.
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If you just replace them couple months then you don't need to.
Just my $0.02.
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Originally Posted by Mr. Big
NO, no need to replace them. 
Also, be sure to vacuum and/or clean really well all around the edges of the manifold before lifting off or moving. Lots of nooks and crannies that hold a lot of dirt, etc and that stuff is directly over your intake ports when the manifold is moved. HTH
