If you are going to tackle removing the intake manifold, one tool that is indispensable is a tee handled allen with a ball end. The ball end allows for the allen to grap the bolt at a very high offset angle. The allen needs to be about 8" long to work. Also, upon replacing the manifold, make sure that the intake manifold gasket is placed properly before you start tighting the bolts. When I did mind, it wasn't until I got to the last set of bolts that I realized that I missed the alignment.. Had to take the dam thing off again to correct.

Henry

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