Intake Manifold: Installation
- Ensure all sealing surfaces are clean. Apply 3/16" bead of silicone sealant to front and rear sealing ridges of cylinder block.CAUTION: Intake manifold gaskets are marked RIGHT and LEFT. Ensure gasket is used in proper designated area.
- Install new manifold gaskets on cylinder block. Install gaskets on cylinder head. Extend a 1/4" bead of silicone sealant upward from cylinder block, on ends of gasket on cylinder head. Cut new side gaskets where indicated for installation behind push rods.
- Install intake manifold and retaining bolts/nuts. Tighten bolts/nuts to specifications in sequence. See Fig 1 . See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Fill cooling system.