intake manifold (removeing)

What do I need to know about removeing my intake manifold?Can I just pull it off-clean it-paint it?Do I need gaskets?I'm new to this so please just talk to me like kid.Any and all info is need.THANKS!Also I would like to know about removeing the head covers.They look like **** and I would like to clean and paint them.Will I need gaskets?

 

Easy process but Buicks can pesky to re-seal the corners where the heads meets the block.

I could list the procedure but you are better off using a manual (OEM or Haynes etc.)

Most important for the novice --DRAIN COOLANT FIRST! (I forgot once in High School)

 

Yup. New gaskets for everything, carb, intake gaskets, and valve covers. And be very careful not to get any dirt, debris inside the engine when removing this stuff. Any crap that gets in there, including old gasket material will have to be removed or else it ends up in the oil system. BBaaaadddd. Good luck. Consider reading a service manual before digging in. Can be helpful.

 

I would take it off and make sure you clean out all the ports real well, you will need new intake gaskets and the 2 black rubber gaskets that seal the front and the back of the manifold to the block, if you order the intake gasket set if im not mistaken it will come with the 2 black rubber ones as well, as far as the valve cover gaskets they are easy, get the rubber instead of the cork, just my opinion, also on the valve covers turn them upside down and lightly hit the areas where the bolts go, this will take out the dent of where the bolts go and get overtightend, this will help them seal better, I cannot remember what type of gasket sealer to use somone will pipe in and let you know, just be carefull not to drop anything into the engine you will have a cam and lifters showing and a small vlave cover gasket or gunk could make a mess.....

good luck :stout: :stout:

 

About the head gasket covers, you may or may not need new gaskets. I'd paint those covers up first. While the paint's drying, then attack the I.M. Clean off the crease all along the mating surface of the heads to the intake manifold....ya don't want any debris getting in there. Very important--there is a torquing pattern for all the intake manifold bolts, and it's got to be followed. It's in any Chilton's manual (Autozone) or Factory Service Manual. A new intake gasket set is definitely in order (AutoZone, Advanced Auto, etc.), and there is a critical trick in dabbing the corners of the manifold rubber gaskets with RTV or trim adhesive (lots of good archived reading--just do a search on "intake rubber").

 

No manual!!!!Need the torquing pattern!!!!I don't think you guys get how POOR I am!!!!PS thanks very much!!!!

 

The torque pattern is difficult to explain w/out pics that are in a manual. We're ALL poor when it comes to our beloved CJs, and I'm prolly the only one here with no kids. (2 in one year is quite the burden, but you aren't alone by any means )

But you gotta get a manual of some sort. If not the FSM, then maybe at least a Hayne's manual from AutoZone, or here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=34224&item=7962857410&rd=1 Since the FSM goes for ~$39, it's prolly your best $$ bet now. I learned my first tidbits of this stuff on the Hayne's. It'll be good reading during kiddo's naptime.

 

check your local library for the manuals and photocopy the needed pages.

 

I'm young stupid and don't listen to save my own skin.Soon as It gets light enough I'm pullen her (intake).Please talk me out of it.Can I tape the top off to keep the dirt out?Am I missin any info?

 

I admire your willingness to jump right in and try something you have never done before on your jeep to make it look sharp but if I were you I would reconsider.
If you want to clean and repaint the manifold and head covers or value covers you can do this without taking them off. Tape off the top of the carburator and any other openings with duct tape and wash the top of the engine with a degreasing cleaner like Simple green. Get some tooth brush seize steel brissel brushes from the hardware store and scrub all the surfaces you want to paint to remove any loose paint. Wash the surfaces again. Dry everything with a blow drier or simply start the motor and run it until it gets hot. Wash the area again with some lacquer thinner or naptha. Get some high heat primer and paint in an aresol spray away. It will take you a lot less time and you won't risk upseting things you may not as yet the have the skills or resources to tackle. Plus your jeep will still run when you get done.

 

good advice from Bruce. Oh yeah, get a manual even if it's a Chilton or something like that. They're cheap an available at the parts stores, you'll be glad you did.

 

Everyone here has giving you good advice especially Brian and 66cj5. Both have giving you the least expensive way to do the job, in 66cj5 post all you need is a library card.

 

not really, if the book never leaves, one doesn't need a card.

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also, do you have a torq wrench? you WILL NEED one to install the manifold. if it needs paint, just cover the carb and spray can away.

 

All you guys are great!!!!!! your friend MARK