97 Intake Manifold removal

[James Price]

I have a 97 with a bad oil sensor. Tried to remove it without removing the manifold...no luck after 3 hours.

Is the manifold removal like the old days? I have removed them before on the 1970s motors but haven't worked with these new composite types.

Will I need a new gasket (if there is one)
Torque specs??
What about the fule injectors?

Appreciate any experienced advice.

Jim

 

[c4c5specialist]

Hi there,
Yes, you will need to purchase intake seals, and the throttle body seal.
As for the injectors, you can leave them attached.
Your 8 mm bolts are torqued to 106 in lbs, after using 242 loctite on the threads.
Torque in 3 steps, starting from the inside to the outside.
There are only the 2 coolant hoses to the throttle body.
There are no other coolant passages, within the intake.
Besttoyou, and let us know how you make out, c4c5