WS6Power

How in the world do you change the intake manifold on an 01 Pontiac TA with an auto trans. I have been working on this all day and LS1howto was not much help. I can`t get the rear bolt out because it is hitting the trans. dipstick.

jsteele90

iTrader: (13)

bend that damn thing out of the way. i use a ratchet wrench for that bolt

WS6Power

Thanks for the help but I don`t want to break the dipstick. Any other ideas? Thanks guys!

Skeet Skeet

I did mine but I had a manual so didnt have to worry bout that problem. I hope you figure it out though. I say just walk away for a few min. grab a beer and go back at it once you cool off lol

streetassasin

iTrader: (30)

you wonk break it

WS6Power

Yep, I need a 12 pack about now! LOL And it looks like its going to rain!!!

WS6Power

So does it swivel to the right or do you really have to bend the tube?

streetassasin

iTrader: (30)

bend the tube

WS6Power

OK thanks man, I`ll give that a shot. Is it better to bend it to the right (center of the intake) or to the left?

jsteele90

iTrader: (13)

whatever gets it out the way you are not going to break that thing trust me.

philsblwnz28

iTrader: (10)

just dont take it out. That will be a huge mistake....

transam69230

iTrader: (49)

You wont break it, I have had my intake on and off several times and i just push it out of the way every time.

Dewman

iTrader: (3)

had the same problem when i installed my FAST 92, i just pushed it out of the way.

OUTLAWZ RACING

iTrader: (9)

Unless you break the mount holding it to the back of head you wont break it.

01ssreda4

iTrader: (96)

true, you also have to bend them for the edelbrock 3 point strut tower brace, which i have.