Intake manifold
07-15-2019, 08:13 AM
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Intake manifold
So, I am finally doing some needed maintenance on my ever faithful F150.
-2002 F150 XL 4x4
-320,000 miles
-4.6L
I am replacing the intake manifold and valve cover gaskets, and doing a BUNCH of cleaning. I have the entire intake removed...The upper portion of the intake is metal, the lower half is plastic; how easily do they separate? Perhaps in my weariness, while finishing up for the day, I just overlooked a few obvious bolts holding the two halves together? My gasket set includes the gasket which goes between the two halves.
While I am down this far, would anybody have any other recommendations?
-2002 F150 XL 4x4
-320,000 miles
-4.6L
I am replacing the intake manifold and valve cover gaskets, and doing a BUNCH of cleaning. I have the entire intake removed...The upper portion of the intake is metal, the lower half is plastic; how easily do they separate? Perhaps in my weariness, while finishing up for the day, I just overlooked a few obvious bolts holding the two halves together? My gasket set includes the gasket which goes between the two halves.
While I am down this far, would anybody have any other recommendations?
07-15-2019, 04:57 PM
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I would go ahead and redo that coolant line that sits in the valley while you are there. Am I reading correctly that you have the upper and lower intake out and as one unit?
07-15-2019, 06:07 PM
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The two halves bolt together.
