Looking for any tips on intake manifold install
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Looking for any tips on intake manifold install
I just replaced the oil pressure sensor for the second time. First time I let some one else do it. Now to make sure no short cuts are taken, I am doing is myself. Manifold came out pretty easy, less one or two vacuum hoses. I check for dirt in the manifold and in the ports leading to the valves. Cleaned the aluminum surface that meets intake manifold. Do I need to replace the gaskets ? About 50 % of the people I talk to say yes and 50 % say no. Whether I change them or not, Do I need to lubricate them with anything. Everything else looks good no coolant leaks. I need to get a couple of connectors; one vacuum and on electrical. Should not be a big deal. Any tips on cleaning this area before I put it back together. I am just using window cleaner for now.
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ive had my intake off a few times w/o ever replacing the gaskets. I just wiped everything down as they are o rings and dont need a perfect surface. You dont need to lubricate the o rings for a good seal.
dave
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Originally Posted by TT_Vert
ive had my intake off a few times w/o ever replacing the gaskets. I just wiped everything down as they are o rings and dont need a perfect surface. You dont need to lubricate the o rings for a good seal.
dave
dave
but I did put a light coat of vaseline on them just so they would slide a little easier into position
