Re: [DMCForum] Intake manifold removal

["Walter Coe" <Whalt@xxxxxxx>]

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.

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.)

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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