pasky

I can't seem to get it off, i took all 10 bolts off from each side, including the throttle cable bracket and throttle body. It just seems stuck on and I can't see what is holding it down. The reason im taking it off is to give it a polish since its just sitting there after I pulled the transmission to replace the clutch and rear main seal. Can someone give me a hand? Im following the haynes book and did everything it said, it seems stuck on, thanks.

Lee7

did you try using a prybar/large screwdriver to break it loose?

Project: 85 2.8 bird

yup, your intake gasket have "glued" them together. best use putty knife to prevent goouging mating surfaces.

pasky

Hahaha. Well I tried a large flat head and no avail so I had mr. intake plenum meet mr. rubber mallet and all went well, a few light taps and it came loose. Ok quick question, do I need to replace my gasket now or should I use the old one? If it needs replacing is there somewhere like Hi/Lo or Autozone that would carry it here in town? Thanks for the replies guys.

Project: 85 2.8 bird

never, EVER , reuse an old gasket except in case of emergancy.

pasky

In that case, where can i find a new one that will fit?

Nixon1

Call around! Tell them ya need a gasket for the upper intake plenum, that goes between the two halves...they'll probably be able to look it up or something. Worse comes to worse, go in in person with a picture or something and show them what you need.

I assume Discount Auto (Advance Auto Parts in some areas), Autozone, or Pep Boys might carry one. Good chance they might not have it in stock though.

Skatepunk60

Check napa. They have a plenum gasket set for about 12.99 i just replaced my intake gaskets last weekend.

search www.napaautomotive.com you'll find it

Skatepunk60

Searched for ya .. 11.99 saves some headaches

http://www.napaonline.com/cgi-bin/nc...grpid=46795314