i was wondering if any one knows what size or kind of socket to use to remove the 4 intake manifold studs, it looks like the studs have a torx head on them or spline head??? thanks for your help
The O/P is speaking of the four studs that are at the corners of the lower intake manifold. A small 6 point socket will grab the splined tip of the stud and allow you to remove them.
It was obvious to me he was talking about a 60° V-6...
My point was... as I'm sure you understand... is that we shouldn't need to be guessing (whether it's an educated one or not) what year Fiero and what engine is being referred to by the originator of any "help" thread. It's a time/effort waster for everyone and it only serves to further muddy the waters when the assumptions are wrong.
[This message has been edited by Patrick (edited 10-10-2016).]
it's a 1987 2.8 v6 fiero gt that has about 20 thousand miles on it. i dont know if i should just leave the intake manifold gaskets alone, it's been in storage back in 95, just thought maby the gaskets are dryed up? i'll post some pictures on here later. an they are the four studs on the lower intake manifole
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i dont know if i should just leave the intake manifold gaskets alone, it's been in storage back in 95, just thought maby the gaskets are dryed up?
Dried up? There's nothing wet going through the intake manifold. (ie It's not like a carburetor.) No need to take any of it apart just for the gaskets.
[This message has been edited by Patrick (edited 10-10-2016).]
it's a 1987 2.8 v6 fiero gt that has about 20 thousand miles on it. i dont know if i should just leave the intake manifold gaskets alone, it's been in storage back in 95, just thought maby the gaskets are dryed up? i'll post some pictures on here later. an they are the four studs on the lower intake manifole
' If it's not leaking, I would leave it alone. The intake gaskets on 2.8s are not known to be problematic. If it's leaking oil, up high, I would check the distributor O-ring and valve cover gaskets, in that order. With only 20K, I would really be surprised if anything is leaking.
If you can just 'unscrew' I can send you one off my parts engine, just cover shipping. If you cant get it out cleanly you will most likely need to drill it out, and helicoil it. Then I can still send you another one
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I don't want to remove it, i's good. I do have one broken off that the shop doing the valve shop will remove. Thanks for offer. I will just get a bolt of the same size and cut off the head and machine the top like the others.
