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PCV / Intake Manifold / Cleaning 850

posted by  someone claiming to be David on  Sun Apr 3 12:41 CST 2011 [RELATED]

I removed the intake manifold off of my 94 n/a 850 and the pcv system as well. I have read that the bottom port must be cleaned before I put the new one back on. I cleaned it out and felt myself hitting some metal in the back. Is that normal? Also, I put a coat hangar in there and pushed it in about 6 inches. Is this enough or should I do more? I don't want to put it back together just to do it again. Also, whats the best method of cleaning the intake manifold? Any suggestions.







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    PCV / Intake Manifold / Cleaning 850

    posted by  KlausC on  Sun Apr 3 14:45 CST 2011
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    Just clean off the crud that forms on the bottom half of the hole. Yes, you should hit metal, and keep the coat hanger out of there.

    I clean the manifold with carb cleaner, but anything will do. Engine degreaser works.

    When you start to put it back together, after the PCV lines are on, loosely attach the bottom bolt for the manifold support bracket. After the manifold is in place, attach the top of the support bracket and then reach down and home the lower bolt with a ratchet. Now that you know where it is, just do it by feel.

    Klaus

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      PCV / Intake Manifold / Cleaning 850

      posted by  someone claiming to be David on  Sun Apr 3 14:54 CST 2011 [RELATED]

      Thanks Klaus. Did I ruin anything with the hangar? Where does that bottom port lead to?








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        PCV / Intake Manifold / Cleaning 850

        posted by  KlausC on  Sun Apr 3 17:01 CST 2011
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        No, you didn't hurt anything. But there are oil passage pipes, O rings, and other nice parts that object to being poked :>)

        Klaus
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        PCV / Intake Manifold / Cleaning 850

        posted by  tmannian on  Sun Apr 3 16:15 CST 2011
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        Before you start driving again, do an oil change. You knocked a bunch of gunk down there.
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