Intake manifold install, How hard?

deftsound

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Well since it looks like im gonna be putting a new intake manifold on since mine finally bit the bullet

Id like to know how difficult it is to do this yourself. I refuse to pay ford 1k to do it and i consider myself a decent mechanic and would like to do it myself. Ive replaced intake gaskets on my old 5.0 so i know its a fair job, but seeing as how these modulars are a little more complicated does anyone know how big the job is to do on these cars?

Are there any writeups on the install?

 

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Kilgore Trout

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What is the original sell dat of your car? There is a SEVEN year warranty on the intake manifold.

 

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it is so easy I can do it with my eyes closed.
Just take a good look at the set up.
You will need fuel line disconnect tools and a six pack of beer.
Mostly you will need a 10mm socket.

Dwayne

 

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If you do self install be sure you get your $750 from Ford if you qualify for it...

 

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Its not that hard at all, just take it apart slow so you know how to get it all back together. You will need a good set of metrics (mainly 8-13 mm) and a fuel disconnect tool. It will take you less than 6 hours, even if you are doing it alone, and have to make a beer run.

 

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you should be covered under the recall.

if not several sies have the PI intake for sale CHEAP do not buy it from a dealer.

this reminds me I need to put my new intake on. I already got paid to do the recall (3.0 hours) and the intake is in my back seat.

 

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how do you know if you qualify?

 

deftsound

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ill see if mines under recall, if its not then ill do it myself

 

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Just remember if you do it yourself afterwards take it to Ford, show them the aluminum crossover, and collect your $750...