RX7Club.com - Mazda RX7 Forum

1st Generation Specific (1979-1985) 1979-1985 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections

Stuck Intake Manifold

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-08-07, 12:12 PM
  #1  
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
dj55b's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: London, Ontario
Posts: 6,122
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
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
dj55b is offline  
Reply Like
Old 08-08-07, 12:34 PM
  #2  
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
dj55b's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: London, Ontario
Posts: 6,122
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
a few more swings at it, and it came off ...
dj55b is offline  
Reply Like
Old 08-08-07, 12:44 PM
  #3  
Senior Member

iTrader: (7)
 
RotaryMelon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Alberta, Canada
Posts: 494
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
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
RotaryMelon is offline  
Reply Like
Old 08-08-07, 12:49 PM
  #4  
Rotary Enthusiast

 
'84-12A-GSL's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Canada
Posts: 770
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
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.
'84-12A-GSL is offline  
Reply Like
Old 08-08-07, 01:21 PM
  #5  
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
dj55b's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: London, Ontario
Posts: 6,122
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
lol yup ... bigger hammer is what I did
dj55b is offline  
Reply Like
Old 08-08-07, 01:37 PM
  #6  
Too old to act my age

 
Rogue_Wulff's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Tulsa, Ok.
Posts: 3,164
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Them gaskets sure can get a heck of a grip, can't they?
Rogue_Wulff is offline  
Reply Like
Old 08-08-07, 01:47 PM
  #7  
GOT WANKEL?

 
kgray's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Kansas City, MO
Posts: 1,324
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
My BFH is my favorite tool that I own!
kgray is offline  
Reply Like

Trending Topics

Old 08-08-07, 02:19 PM
  #8  
Rotary Enthusiast

 
'84-12A-GSL's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Canada
Posts: 770
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by kgray
My BFH is my favorite tool that I own!

Big fuc*ing hammers come in handy eh?
'84-12A-GSL is offline  
Reply Like
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
1993 Massive Hesitation at 2,500 & 5,500 RPMs...
rgordon1979
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
40
03-15-22 12:04 PM
yet another n/a 6 port turbo question
mulcryant
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
10
09-09-15 05:24 PM
Hard to find parts list?
DerpyToast
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
13
09-07-15 12:20 AM
Tags
Back to Subforum
1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
View Next Unread
Instructions for dealer installed AC on Fb




Advanced Search
Quick Reply: Stuck Intake Manifold


Reply Closed Thread Share

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:53 AM.