Intake Manifold Trouble

[ifinessei]

Ok im trying to replace my intake manifold because it is gushing boost. ive taken all the top bolts that go into the head out. my trouble is i cant get the bottom ones out. I cant get enough space to get them. Does anyone have any tips or advice on how to get the bottom intake manifold bolts out?

anything would be apreciated thx

 

[luv2rallye]

Come up from under the engine. You may have to remove a few things that are in the way...

 

[spinz4]

For instance you center diff and your downpipe may need to come off. Although when I changed mine out I didnt have to remove anything. I dont have a/c though.

Now that I think about it just removing the downpipe should give you enough room.

 

[tom04841]

I have an AWD w/ 3" exhaust and ac, and i didn't have to remove anything. I came up from under the car, but then again, i have gorilla arms

Try taking out the battery and see if that gives you some more room from up top.

 

[Nicks2319]

The main thing blocking you would probably be the large bracket that "supports" the intake manifold. Its held on by 3 bolts, two in the manifold and one in the block. If you can get those off, you will have a ton of room to work with. And besides, you need to get that bracket off anyway, or the intake wont budge.

When I swapped my 6bolt in, I ditched the bracket, you may want to consider not putting it back on also.