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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 11:16 PM
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Default Intake manifold torque

So how do you guys get the bolts in the rear of the intake manifold torqued down correctly? I can barley get my hand back there?
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Old Jan 11, 2017 | 12:26 AM
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Extensions and a swivel joint.
Not the most accurate, but you can get it close enough.
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Old Jan 11, 2017 | 06:43 AM
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When I replaced my intake plenum and spacer gaskets I ran into the same problem. No way was my torque wrench fitting into that space between the upper plenum and firewall. (4.2L V6) I used a 1/4 flex ratchet and used an educated guess. Not the most accurate, but you can get it close enough.
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