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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 07:39 PM
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[:@] has anyone replaced intake manifold seals .i cant get the allen bolts out or get to them,any help appreciated.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 07:54 PM
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You only need to remove two. Just loosen the othertwo where you see the slotand it'll slide right off.
If you have the tank and the horn off it should be pretty simple.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 07:54 PM
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hahahahha!!!!!!!!!!!

Get yourself an appropriate size allen wrench and cut a piece of it off ~ about 1/2" long. Then use a box end wrench to turn it.... Don't fret.... EVERYONE that does this, experiences the same "challenge"....
 
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 08:26 PM
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When you're ready to replace the bolts, some use a hex head bolt instead of the allen to make tightening (and removal) easier.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 09:21 PM
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[:@] has anyone replaced intake manifold seals .i cant get the allen bolts out or get to them,any help appreciated.
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 09:39 PM
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you evidently have not removed a TB

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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 08:47 PM
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I did mine without removing the TB. Buy an offset ratcheting 1/4" wrench. Then buy an allen insert and use that to loosen and remove the screws. Just take your time reinstalling as the seals can be tricky.
 
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