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Intake Manifold: Installation

  1. Install gaskets on cylinder head, noting rear location of coolant passage restriction and any special instructions included in gasket set.
  2. Apply 3/16" bead of silicone sealer at front and rear intake manifold mounting surface of cylinder block. See Fig 1. Extend bead of sealer 1/2" up each cylinder head.
    Fig 1: Silicone Sealer Application Points
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  3. Install intake manifold. Install manifold retaining bolts. Tighten bolts in sequence to specification. See Fig 2. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  table. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
Fig 2: Intake Manifold Tightening Sequence
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