I am try to remove the intake manifold. Got all bolts out as indicated.
The rascal will move aroud and wiggle but not come up. The pipe from charge air cooler bolt has been removed, the little pipe to rear, gas recirculating pipe has bolt removed. I cannot reach the pipe to slide it back.
The two vacum lines have been removed.
I am reluctant to yank hard bbut may be necessary. I am thinking the pipe on the recirculating vle is sticking some.

Any suggestions??
The intake ports look realy caked with oil residue. Not a good sign from an engine with 130k miles on it.