Re: [DMCForum] Intake manifold removal

[DMCVIN6683 <dmcvin6683@xxxxxxxxx>]

Just leave the fuel distributor attached to the air meter  where it is 
and dont mess with it, remove all fuel lines from the distributor THEN 
remove the air meter assembly with the fuel distributor as a whole unit.

Mark V



On Sunday, October 10, 2004, at 10:04  AM, Walter Coe wrote:

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> Oh yeah, I wouldn't have remembered that 3rd screw unless I
> saw it in the way.  The fuel line has to come off to access
> that screw.
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> Also a big caveat: When you lift the fuel distributor from
> the air metering unit, immediately put your finger under the
> bottom center to prevent the plunger from falling out.  Some
> are more prone to dropping out than others.  It is good to
> wrap it in tape or something to hold it in.  The problem is
> that the whole mess will be wet with fuel which stops tape
> from sticking and even removes the paint.  (BTW, I would be
> curious to see a zinc or chrome plated fuel distributor if
> that wouldn't muck up the internals.)
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> I recommend not reusing copper crush washers if at all
> possible; tho, I often break this rule.  There is a
> procedure for heating them on a wire with a propane torch
> until cherry red and then let them cool slowly.  That is
> supposed to recondition the copper, per se.  I doubt the
> procedure would help aluminum crush washers.  It is possible
> someone used those on your car.
>
> Walt
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