How much of a PITA is it to pull the intake manifold?
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How much of a PITA is it to pull the intake manifold? Just wondering how big of a PITA it is. I've done my headers and motor mounts myself so I figure this is probably not something too hard for me.
I want to pull it so I can paint it, but if its going to take FOREVER it can wait, how long should it take and whats involved??
I want to pull it so I can paint it, but if its going to take FOREVER it can wait, how long should it take and whats involved??
Pulling is no problem. You just have to remember to get the back 4 bolts and not break the oil sending unit. On is a different story. You have to leave the back 4 bolts in the intake otherwise you will not be able to put them in. 
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Whats the best way if any to NOT break the oil (pressure?) sending unit ?
Just being careful probably won't cut it for me, because I tend to break anything when there is a possibility
Just being careful probably won't cut it for me, because I tend to break anything when there is a possibility
Originally Posted by Luna
Whats the best way if any to NOT break the oil (pressure?) sending unit ?
Just being careful probably won't cut it for me, because I tend to break anything when there is a possibility
Just being careful probably won't cut it for me, because I tend to break anything when there is a possibility
its just taking your time and being careful. I mean you really have to knock that sensor pretty hard to get it to break off. Its on there pretty good. Just dont go tugging at the manifold or anything like that.
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Verdad Gallardo hahaha your not going to break it! get it out of your head. trust me, most people who break that thing are unaware that its even there - you can do it!
Usually around 30 bucks though from the local parts store I believe
Usually around 30 bucks though from the local parts store I believe
Originally Posted by Luna
Ok well... how much is a new one if (more like when) I break it
Just dont be a dumbass like me, take your time and you'll be fine 
Originally Posted by Luna
Whats the best way if any to NOT break the oil (pressure?) sending unit ?
Just being careful probably won't cut it for me, because I tend to break anything when there is a possibility
Just being careful probably won't cut it for me, because I tend to break anything when there is a possibility
Originally Posted by NHRATA01
The main thing to worry about is the large vacuum line that goes to the brake booster - that is generally what snaps the sensor. It snakes behind the sensor (closer to the firewall) so when you pull the intake forward that line catches on the sensor. Just be careful to raise it above the sensor when sliding the intake forward, and you should be good. Had mine off twice and haven't broken the sensor yet, and like you I break everything!
Ya, I busted my sending unit a month or so back when doing the 90 conversion. Just don't yank on the intake to to get it out. Check to make sure everything is disconnected, then check again. If you break it, it's no big deal it cost $30 at the local pepboy's. I used a trick, by getting some small 1/4 hose to and cut it, to set the back 4 bolt in, which lifted the bolt high enough to get the intake in. And when your ready to tighten the bolts just pull off the hose.
If you lift the intake with a second person it is very simple. Ive done this twice and the last time i had a buddy there and the lifting and maneuvering was so easy having 2 more hands on it. That way it is easy to move all the lines and pull at the same time.
go to autozone and buy an oil pressure sending unit socket ($6.00) , then you can slip the socket over the sending unit before you start yanking on things.it wont break with the socket over the unit.i just broke mine last week, $32.00 from the dealership, noone else had them available
pics of mine all done
pics of mine all done
Last edited by theinstag8r; Apr 27, 2006 at 07:42 PM.
I just did one yesterday. It took us 2 days because we started VERY late on the 1st day and it was a school night so we said screw it and went inside but the 2nd day it only took aout an hour so over all I would say its like a 2 hour job at best
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Originally Posted by theinstag8r
go to autozone and buy an oil pressure sending unit socket ($6.00) , then you can slip the socket over the sending unit before you start yanking on things.it wont break with the socket over the unit.i just broke mine last week, $32.00 from the dealership, noone else had them available
pics of mine all done
pics of mine all done
