Intake Manifold: Installation
- Clean gasket mating surfaces. Apply oil resistant sealer at four junction points of seals and gaskets. Position front and rear seals on cylinder block and new gaskets on heads.
- Make sure that holes in gaskets are aligned with holes in cylinder head. Position gaskets to interlock with seal tabs. Using guide pins, lower manifold in place.
- Check for correct positioning of gaskets and seals before installing bolts. Remove guide pins. Install bolts and tighten in specified sequence. See Fig 1 . Reverse removal procedure to complete installation.
- Start engine. Check and adjust ignition timing. Operate engine until it reaches normal operating temperature, then retighten manifold bolts.