Intake manifold removal

WestCoastSVX · #1 06-01-2009, 04:27 PM

There are actually 2 step-by-step write-ups in the How To documents that detail removing the intake manifold. But both are basically lists of things to remove while doing this process and assume the reader knows what all these parts are and where they are located. I'll be the first to admit, I don't!

I think as these cars continue to get older, this is going to be more and more necessary with hoses under there cracking and such - I had a coolant hose burst under there. Also, polishing, powdercoating, etc are getting popular so people will be interested in the process for that purpose too. And I can't be the only one baffled by how to do this, can I?

Just saying, the next time someone that knows what they are doing goes through the process, if they would be so kind as to do a more thorough "Idiot's Guide" and take a ton of good pictures at each step of the way, it might be handy and add value to this site.

Sean486 · #2 06-01-2009, 05:54 PM

Agreed, that would nice for the auto repair dummies like myself.

WestCoastSVX · #3 06-02-2009, 05:02 PM

I will add that I would be willing to do all the picture taking and documenting if I could observe an expert doing this piece by piece and explaining what they are doing along the way.

SoCal LS-L · #4 06-10-2009, 06:28 PM

I could definitely do this and upload the step by step pics, im suspecting my IAC is going out and need to clean/test it ($334.00 OUCH!!).

I have not been able to locate Intake Manifold Gaskets or TB gasket for our engine. Ive tried my main 3: Autozone, Rockauto, and SubaruGenuineParts to no avail. Does anyone know where to find these gaskets??

redlightningsvx · #5 06-10-2009, 06:49 PM

subaruparts.com or dealer. You might as well throw on some thermo spacers will it's off. http://www.outlawengineering.com/index.html

NikFu S. · #6 06-10-2009, 06:54 PM

16175AA091 Throttle Chamber Gasket

14035AA140 Gskt Intake Manifold

14075AA021 Gskt Intake Collector

SoCal LS-L · #7 06-10-2009, 07:31 PM

Thanks fellas, I checked out the thermoblock spacers and didnt see an app for any subarus......

alia176 · #8 07-23-2009, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCal LS-L

I could definitely do this and upload the step by step pics, im suspecting my IAC is going out and need to clean/test it ($334.00 OUCH!!).

I have not been able to locate Intake Manifold Gaskets or TB gasket for our engine. Ive tried my main 3: Autozone, Rockauto, and SubaruGenuineParts to no avail. Does anyone know where to find these gaskets??

I just removed the intake manifold today and took lots of pics. I was hoping to include pics directly into a thread w/o using Photobucket (I may delete the pics or reorganize them). Can this site handle pics or do they come in as "attachments" only?