intake manifold to head issue

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02-27-2012, 12:20 PM

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intake manifold to head issue

Ok I just got my l92 heads milled .030 and now my intake manifold won't fit, unless I loosen the heads and tighten it down. Now there is a massive gap between the block and heads. If its not one thing its another!

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02-27-2012, 01:41 PM

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Did you perhaps forget the dowels in the block at the bottom row left and right head bolt locations?

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02-27-2012, 03:32 PM

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yeah i left those out because i didnt think it would matter for a mock up since my headstuds fill up most of the gap.

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02-27-2012, 03:35 PM

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The dowels are required.

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02-27-2012, 04:31 PM

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yeah i left those out because i didnt think it would matter for a mock up since my headstuds fill up most of the gap.

Put them in and all will be well I'm sure.

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02-27-2012, 05:17 PM

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I know they are required but I don't see how it would ever bolt together even with them on. I will get a pic and show you guys.

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02-27-2012, 07:33 PM

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And before the "mill job" everything fit correctly? Same heads and manifold? I'm not seeing an 0.030" cut making any noticeable difference, seems like your problem will be of a different nature...

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