How would I go about replacing a intake manifold gasket?

[akburst510]

In general steps (or specific if you feel extra helpful ) What tools would I, a home mechanic, need?

[wed3k]

it's really just a 10mm and 12mm bolts/nuts you are dealing with on the intake manifold.

just disconnect all the electrical (IACV, EGR, TPS, Air temperature etc)
disconnect primary fuel rail line (14mm)
and then unbolt the intake manifold (bottom bolts are hardest to get to)
rip it off and clean the gasket via razor and/or wire wheel or brush

with the intake manifold off, id highly suggest replacing the rear motor mount, cleaning out the egr ports and valve or just upgrade the entire intake manifold.

[akburst510]

it's really just a 10mm and 12mm bolts/nuts you are dealing with on the intake manifold.

just disconnect all the electrical (IACV, EGR, TPS, Air temperature etc)
disconnect primary fuel rail line (14mm)
and then unbolt the intake manifold (bottom bolts are hardest to get to)
rip it off and clean the gasket via razor and/or wire wheel or brush

with the intake manifold off, id highly suggest replacing the rear motor mount, cleaning out the egr ports and valve or just upgrade the entire intake manifold.

thx bud. I got Hayne's manual and It talked about draining the coolant among other things

[all motor]

make sure you clean up the mess before bolting the IM back on-you dont want to suck junk in your motor and yes now would be a great time to do some cleaning and maintenance

[Granite CB7]

Def. listen to Wed3K, while the IM is off, you should also check and or replace your oil pressure sending unit, if it's leaking. Bare minimum, clean out the entire EGR tract if you're going to run EGR. It is possible to do everything from the top of the motor.

[akburst510]

Def. listen to Wed3K, while the IM is off, you should also check and or replace your oil pressure sending unit, if it's leaking. Bare minimum, clean out the entire EGR tract if you're going to run EGR. It is possible to do everything from the top of the motor.

I definitely will.

I want to upgrade to the Bisimoto intake Gasket.
http://cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.p...+intake+gasket

Hey, might upgrade to the h23a1 IM aswell. Asking junkyard through the internet...one dude asked for $489+ for the IM LOL. What should I make sure of when buying a H23A1 IM and TB if I buy it off a JY? Ebay only seems to have IM off of h22 Prelude S's


found the DIY, just wished it had pics.
http://cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.p...ght=h23+intake

[wed3k]

I definitely will.

I want to upgrade to the Bisimoto intake Gasket.
http://cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.p...+intake+gasket

Hey, might upgrade to the h23a1 IM aswell. Asking junkyard through the internet...one dude asked for $489+ for the IM LOL. What should I make sure of when buying a H23A1 IM and TB if I buy it off a JY? Ebay only seems to have IM off of h22 Prelude S's


found the DIY, just wished it had pics.
http://cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.p...ght=h23+intake

i wouldnt pay more than 75 shipped for a complete h23 intake manifold. make sure TPS is intact and if it comes with IACV and FITV. i believe those are different from the f22.