Hi all, I noticed that my car was leaking coolant and after having it looked at I was told it was from the intake manifold..I do not know where the intake manifold is but I'm assuming Ill most likely be able to change that gasket if that's what's wrong..any suggestions as to what I should do or were the intake manifold is located? Thanks

Edited January 15, 201511 yr by Logan Robinett

The intake manifold is what delivers the air/fuel mixture to your cylinder heads.   If your 87 is carbed, then the carburetor sits on top on the intake manifold.   If your 87 is efi, then the throttle body sits atop the manifold.

  Use ONLY Subaru OEM intake manifold gaskets.

  A lot of times, the intake bolts will snap off in the heads ... leaving you with a bolt stub which may prove difficult to remove.

  A lot of old vacuum lines will crack/crumble upon removal.   You should take this chance to replace them.

  My humble advice is ....  if you are not sure where the intake manifold is, then you might need some help from someone with a bit more experience with automotive mechanics.    But, having said that, there is no better time to learn.

  Maybe a board member close to you could give you a hand.

  Good luck ... and read the posts on this site for more knowledge.

Theres allot of hoses and this and that you'll need to unplug, but there's really only 6 bolts that hold the intake on. If you spend some time familiarizing yourself with the car, I think its a manageable job. I'd recommend checking out some of miles fox's videos

 

If after watching, you feel good about it, then go for it!

 

If after watching it, you still don't know where the intake manifold is, I'd listen to rdweninger!

If you decide to do it yourself, as mentioned above, take great caution with the bolts. Very easy to snap em if they're stuck. In the days preceding the job you'd be wise to spray each one with pb blaster penetrating oil so by the time you attempt to remove them they will be easier to undo.