FAST intake install problem
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Racer
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From: Marietta GA
FAST intake install problem
Well I got my setup finally done except got one problem that makes no sense to me and how to fix it. The 10 M6 bolts that hold the intake down to the heads, one of them will not thread in and catch. Its the one furthest back (under the cowl) on the drivers side.
Now I even removed all the other 8 bolts (1 on the passenger side under the cowl held up with a rubber cut hose) and still cut not push the intake back or move it to get that bolt to thread.
Now if I remember correctly the bottom part of the intake has the 1/2" diameter sized plastic cylinder that is around the bolt holes that basically sit in the indents on the cylinder heads, so cant really move it.
Now for now Im going to leave it be till I get my 60lb injectors back from flow testing and remove my NASTY performance fuel rails and maybe retry that bolt. But I got a feeling that one aint going to go in.
Anyone got any clues?
Dixit
Now I even removed all the other 8 bolts (1 on the passenger side under the cowl held up with a rubber cut hose) and still cut not push the intake back or move it to get that bolt to thread.
Now if I remember correctly the bottom part of the intake has the 1/2" diameter sized plastic cylinder that is around the bolt holes that basically sit in the indents on the cylinder heads, so cant really move it.
Now for now Im going to leave it be till I get my 60lb injectors back from flow testing and remove my NASTY performance fuel rails and maybe retry that bolt. But I got a feeling that one aint going to go in.
Anyone got any clues?
Dixit
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From: Haymarket VA
I didn't have that problem with my LSX but I wish I had thought about using the hose to keep those last 2 bolts up while I slid it back. Teh other problem was the MAP sensor not fitting very snugly which I understand is common. Had to use RTV to seal it well. Also extended that thin tube in the rear of the manifold that will forever make the job a lot easier. Good luck.
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Racer
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From: Marietta GA
How did you extend that small tube? I didnt see where it goes to. I was going to try to find another hose of that size and connect to that right angle fitting then extend it and then connect it to the intake manifold.
I may just run the car without that bolt for now till I get my new injectors in a few days.
Dixit
I may just run the car without that bolt for now till I get my new injectors in a few days.
Dixit
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From: Haymarket VA
Originally Posted by Dixit
How did you extend that small tube? I didnt see where it goes to. I was going to try to find another hose of that size and connect to that right angle fitting then extend it and then connect it to the intake manifold.
I may just run the car without that bolt for now till I get my new injectors in a few days.
Dixit
I may just run the car without that bolt for now till I get my new injectors in a few days.
Dixit
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St. Jude Donor '14-'15-'16
Originally Posted by Dixit
How did you extend that small tube? I didnt see where it goes to. I was going to try to find another hose of that size and connect to that right angle fitting then extend it and then connect it to the intake manifold.
I may just run the car without that bolt for now till I get my new injectors in a few days.
Dixit
I may just run the car without that bolt for now till I get my new injectors in a few days.
Dixit
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From: Anthony TX
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St. Jude Donor '08
Here are a couple of pictures for you; Hopefully it will clear up the problem for others too:
The small black plastic hose with the 90 deg rubber fitting attaches to the small nipple on the fitting at the back of the manifold.
BC
The small black plastic hose with the 90 deg rubber fitting attaches to the small nipple on the fitting at the back of the manifold.
BC
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From: St. Joseph MO
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If you have a Parker Hannifan(sp?) or other industrial hose/hydrallic dealer near. You can get a 4mm to 1/8" npt adaptor and then stick a 1/4" hose barb with matching 1/8" npt fitting on that. Then make the extension hose as long as you want, at least thats what I did. :o
Bill Curlee, clean up that intake track
Bill Curlee, clean up that intake track
