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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 12:12 PM
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Stuck Intake Manifold

I'm trying to get my Racing beat intake manifold off and it just doesn't seem to be budging. yes all the screws are off. I tried tapping it, pulling it to the back and stuff and still nothing. If you have a couple of tips let me in on them
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 12:34 PM
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a few more swings at it, and it came off ...
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 12:44 PM
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Yup.. when i removed my rear end the drive shaft was stuck to the diff. flange.. took a wedge and a big hammer but it broke loose...

If all fails, get a bigger hammer
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 12:49 PM
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Yeah haha I helped remove an after market manifold off my parts peoples car, and it took a few good whacks with a dead blow mallet.
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 01:21 PM
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lol yup ... bigger hammer is what I did
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 01:37 PM
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Them gaskets sure can get a heck of a grip, can't they?
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 01:47 PM
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My BFH is my favorite tool that I own!
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by kgray
My BFH is my favorite tool that I own!

Big fuc*ing hammers come in handy eh?
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