If I take off my upper intake manifold off would I have to replace the gasket?
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If I take off my upper intake manifold off would I have to replace the gasket?
Just wondering If I take off my upper intake manifold off would I have to replace the gasket?I know some years are different and some have metal and others have plastic or whatever.I am gonna put in a tca sensor in this week and just want to make sure if i do or don't have to replace it.
Also can anyone tell me what torque the bolts get.
Thanks
K
Also can anyone tell me what torque the bolts get.
Thanks
K
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Originally posted by JONSKI
I cranked them until I was afraid of stripping the bolts or cracking the aluminum.
Does anyone actually own a torque wrench?
I cranked them until I was afraid of stripping the bolts or cracking the aluminum.
Does anyone actually own a torque wrench?
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Factory specs say 12-19 INCH (not foot) pounds. I use 14 inch pounds on the nuts and 10 inch pounds on the one center bolt. I used 14 on it once and snapped it!
I agree, the metal gasket is relatively tough. I replaced it with my rebuild, but have had the UIM on and off too many times to remember since ... no problems.
I agree, the metal gasket is relatively tough. I replaced it with my rebuild, but have had the UIM on and off too many times to remember since ... no problems.
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My mechanic has several torque wreches,several sizes and ranges. If you work on things for others you need to do things correctly . Would pay someone to guess about important things on your car,or pay someone who does things correctly .
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I rarely use a torque wrench at work, there are some times that an accurate torque wrench is required like anything related to engine rebuilding, well most things related to it. Torque wrenches do go out of calabration, i've seen people snap bolts because of that. So i guess most of the time i trust myself more.
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i re-torqued mine to the factory specs with the old gasket and havent had a problem with it so far. As far as torque wrenches going out of spec, its usually related with not turning it all the way out when finished using it. If you leave it @ a certain setting, the spring stays compressed and f*cks it up
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This may be a stupid question, but where is the gasket on the UIM that you are talking about? The one on the throttle body or the other side where it connects to the LIM? Mine doesn't even have a gasket that I remember.
Of course I also have a secondary boost leak and a loud whistle above 4.5k... Maybe they're related.
Of course I also have a secondary boost leak and a loud whistle above 4.5k... Maybe they're related.
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Originally posted by JONSKI
I cranked them until I was afraid of stripping the bolts or cracking the aluminum....Does anyone actually own a torque wrench?
I cranked them until I was afraid of stripping the bolts or cracking the aluminum....Does anyone actually own a torque wrench?
anyone that goes by feel are rollin the dice..
certain areas admittedly wont be as detrimental as most but a disregard of torque specs is asking for trouble..
as far as cracking the aluminum...
youll shear off the bolt to the UIM before youll crack anythin else..
been there..
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ALPHA -7 : Don't think you'll rip or harm the UIM gasket when you take the uim off. It's a pretty stout gasket. .... but if you do, PM me and I'll send you my old one that I just took off when I replaced the Turbo Control Solenoid. It's in pretty good shape.
I replaced the gasket with a new one just cause I'm "A-R" . Good Luck.
I replaced the gasket with a new one just cause I'm "A-R" . Good Luck.
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Originally posted by amp
torque specs imho definitely needs to be adhered to...
anyone that goes by feel are rollin the dice..
certain areas admittedly wont be as detrimental as most but a disregard of torque specs is asking for trouble..
as far as cracking the aluminum...
youll shear off the bolt to the UIM before youll crack anythin else..
been there..
torque specs imho definitely needs to be adhered to...
anyone that goes by feel are rollin the dice..
certain areas admittedly wont be as detrimental as most but a disregard of torque specs is asking for trouble..
as far as cracking the aluminum...
youll shear off the bolt to the UIM before youll crack anythin else..
been there..
a) inaccurate
b) easily broken
c) will require adapters to fit my sockets and hard-to-reach places
I've never had a problem with torqueing by feel. I'm new to cars, but I have years of experience removing and installing nuts and bolts on all kinds of materials (e.g. aluminum, stainless steel, lumber, plywood (all kinds, all gauges), fiberglass, and all sorts of plastic). This doesn't mean I don't wish that I had a torque wrench, but it's a luxury that I can live without.
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IMO you are stupid if you don't use a torque wrench on engine parts. Go to Sears, you can buy a Craftsman one for around $20. And it will have a lifetime warranty so if you think it's out of calibration, just take it back.
And the gasket *should* be replaced. It's a general rule for any gasket.
And the gasket *should* be replaced. It's a general rule for any gasket.
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i got one for less than $30... but if your only removing the upper part of the intake then you dont really need a torque wrench, IMHO...
replace the gasket only if necessary!!
replace the gasket only if necessary!!
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