> I know several of you have done this fix yourselves, so I have some
> questions about removing/replacing the manifold:
>
> 1) The tube for the EGR from the intake manifold to the exhaust
> manifold. How do I remove it? The factory manual doesn't say.
Thats a pita, on my 95 it wasn't easy, I found the best way was to unscrew
it from the back of the manifold with a wrench, push it far enough back to
remove the intake...
> 2) There appears to be very little clearance between the AC compressor
> and the manifold. The factory manual didn't say anything about it.
> Webpage #3 above says to unbolt it and move it out of the way.
Yep take it off and set aside, no need to recharge
> There is a hole in the mounting bracket for the AC compressor to clear
> one of the manifold mounting bolts, so it appears they intend for the
> manifold to be removed without removing the AC compressor (which looks
> like a huge deal to get the compressor mounting bracket out of the way).
> Is there really enough room to get the manifold off/on without
> disturbing the AC? I'm thinking I need to get the compressor out of the
> way. Apparently it can be done without ripping the whole front end of
> the truck apart.
Compressor bracket has to be removed, leave alternator attached if you want,
not hard, just make sure you don't remove the water pump bolts
> 3) I figured out I don't have to break the fuel line to the fuel rails
> (special tool required), I can just pivot them over and hang them on the
> brake master cylinder.
Tool costs 4.99 at most parts stores easier to leave your injectors and fuel
rail alone, less chance of tearing an o ring.
> 4) Anything else I should be aware of? I've never taken a V8 intake
> manifold off, but I've had the heads off a few straight 4s and a
> straight /6 before.
Its easy take your time and torque everything to specs
> I have the new Mopar metal plenum gasket. Should I coat it with copper
> Permatex stuff made to go on gaskets or maybe use the form-a-gasket
> type? I'm thinking the form-a-gasket stuff.
I sprayed mopar gasket stuff on all the belly pans I have done (7 now) and
have not had one come back yet
I don't know where your at but I'm in Lansing, Mi if your close and need
help...
>
> I've done the plug wire TSB and put in a 180 degree thermostat and
> Autolite AP3923 plugs (one heat range colder than stock). These changes
> helped reduce pinging a bunch, but not eliminate it.
>
> Thanks for the help,
>
> E Frank Ball efball@efball.com
> work: (707) 794-4168 home: (707) 538-3693
>
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> E Frank Ball frankb@efball.com
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