What's the easy way of getting to the gasket? I'm trying not to remove as many peices but I can't lift it up high enough to replace the gaskets. On the passenger side it seems like the PS pump lines get in the way which prevents it from lifting any higher then 1/4 from the block.. The drivers side lifts a bit higher but I'm trying to get the passenger side done first.

Remove the power steering pump?

 

If something is in the way you should try and move it. This is a critical seal and you need room to be able to get both sealing surfaces as clean as possible, which means removing the intake entirely.

the bolt to remove the pump is inside the PS tank right? The block side looks clean but unsure about the manifold side..

 

And I think removing the whole intake manifold from the car I would need to remove like at least 10 other things?

 

it's frken cold outside right now with blowing wind in the low 40's

 

btw I was just going to remove I guess it's the output hose from the PS pump it's the one with the rubber hose between the two hard lines.

IIR the PS pump can probably stay. But then again I do this with the engine on a stand so the PS pump is already off. There is no bolt IN the PS pump. There is a bracket that goes straight back behind the pump. a 14mm IIR. Then the 3 smaller ones in the front.

 

 

I don't think you wanna disconnect everything, Especially with the engine in the car and outside if you can get away without it. I often put some small chunks of 2x4 as shims kinda. Figure the wood won't scratch any surfaces.

 

There are some hoses IIR back by the throttle body especially a smaller (1/2" or so) coolant hose, the temp sensor for the dash gauge under #3 intake, and other stuff that's rather awkward and unpleasant. Not to mention stiff in the conditions you're working with.

 

I can usually pull up and get a couple inches of clearance with all hoses (vacuum, coolant) still connected and wireing and harness still connected. Just enough to do the job. FYI for me this gasket has typically removed pretty cleanly - especially on the intake side - which is good. If there is any material left behind it's usually on the heads and easy to see and work on.

Oh man after like 2 hours of working (had to come inside pretty windy) I finally got the gaskets on.. I would of waited when I had the motor out... besides that all was fine until this plastic piece broke because of the temps.. it's that plastic part that the hose from the block that branches off for hoses from the PCV and intake hose..

 

I hope superglue can hold it for the time being it's bad enough that rubber hose that got hard and got a crack in it sent I would guess wet blow by gases all over near the back of the motor.

 

some pics and the broken part.

 

 

 

superglue with loctite gel btw this stuff is way better then the superglue brand.

Edited November 27, 201015 yr by 1-3-2-4

Ah you broke the flame trap thing. Or whatever it is. I don't know if you can glue that thing back together or not. I would think your best bet in a pinch would be to run to the hardware store and grab some brass fittings. Or you might try checking in the emissions section at you local auto parts store to see if they have something similar that might work.

Here's some part numbers:

http://opposedforces.com/parts/legacy/us_b11/type_5/carter_ventilation_recirculation/emission_control_pcv/illustration_1/

 

This isn't helping anything. Wrap it up good with some vinyl or duct tape if you can't get a replacement right away.

Edited November 27, 201015 yr by Fairtax4me

Ah you broke the flame trap thing. Or whatever it is. I don't know if you can glue that thing back together or not. I would think your best bet in a pinch would be to run to the hardware store and grab some brass fittings. Or you might try checking in the emissions section at you local auto parts store to see if they have something similar that might work.

Here's some part numbers:

http://opposedforces.com/parts/legacy/us_b11/type_5/carter_ventilation_recirculation/emission_control_pcv/illustration_1/

 

 

on that link it would be 11821AA450 right? I'm going to try putting it back on while it's still a little light out.. plus it's getting colder out...

 

I know without that part the car would run like poo and spit stuff out all over the place.. I'm more looking to see if that hesitation is gone now.

 

And on that link the Hose labeled #9.. Mine is as stiff as a rock.. I guess the new one has a little bit more flex but this one is solid I know it's because it's old and all.

Those get brittle and subject to easily breaking even with the engine on the stand in warmer weather.

 

Not that you're any better off in your situation - it's just that it's doubtful anything you specifically did caused this. This unpleasantness was probably gonna happen anyways.

Those get brittle and subject to easily breaking even with the engine on the stand in warmer weather.

 

Not that you're any better off in your situation - it's just that it's doubtful anything you specifically did caused this. This unpleasantness was probably gonna happen anyways.

 

 

Funny thing was like 2 months ago I removed it and cleaned it out with carb cleaner. and boy was it dirty... and that was the 2nd time I took it off.. the first time it was so caked up I had to use a screwdriver to push the stuff out :-/

 

man with the way the weather was today if I pull the motor in dec it's going to be rough :-\