LSX intake again
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LSX intake again I have a problem and I can use the help of anyone who has installed an LSX intake. The instructionns say to seperate the pieces of the intake and check the gasket. I cannot get the pieces of the intake seperated. Can I still install the intake without any problems? 
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Originally Posted by SSDude
I have a problem and I can use the help of anyone who has installed an LSX intake. The instructionns say to seperate the pieces of the intake and check the gasket. I cannot get the pieces of the intake seperated. Can I still install the intake without any problems?
Mine was a pain in the ***!! Don't pry at the access areas - I chipped mine - they're too thin!
You can gently, with even pressure, get it to separate by placing a screwdriver in the areas where there are pillars, pods or increased thickness. It doesn't chip if you pry in reinforced areas.
FAST seals/lutes the o-ring in place with silicone and the excess is holding the two pieces together. Hope this helps some.
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I wouldn't bother even separating it, if you do separate it then be prepared to use some gasket sealer to seal up some little spots. Anyways mine wasn't that hard - I removed 'all' the bolts and simply pulled up on the mouth where the TB mounts.
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Unless you need to get inside it...I don't recommend pulling them apart. They had sealant on the upper rope seal. PITA to scrape all the excess off and reassemble
