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Intake Manifold Gasket Replacement #1317490 06/25/05 12:07 AM
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 52 Kingston, Jamaica V volcar OP CEG\'er
OP volcar CEG\'er V Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 52 Kingston, Jamaica	Today I started the process of pulling things down in order to replace the Intake Manifold Gasket on my Zetec 2.0L, however, I am presently stuck due to the fact that I do not know how to disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose from the intake manifold. I am therefore using this medium to solicit the assistance from you usual helpful folks in solving this problem i.e. â�?��?how is the brake booster vacuum hose disconnected from the intake manifoldâ�?�? The usual helpful response will be greatly appreciated. Regards,

Re: Intake Manifold Gasket Replacement #1317491 07/02/05 07:50 PM
Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,224 Inbetween turbo and super land... B ButtonPuncher_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er
ButtonPuncher_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er B Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,224 Inbetween turbo and super land...	Supposedly you can PUSH on this plastic ring on the intake manifold and PULL out the brake line. I tried that 10,000,000 different ways and couldn't get it out. The easiest way in my opinion is to use a razor knive and slit the line at the brake booster and the one-way valve. You can then remove the 6" piece of hard plastic line. You can replace it later with some 3/8" heater hose and a couple of spring clamps. BTW, don't yank on that plastic piece that goes into the manifold. Of you get this... HTH, BP Ben ---'96 Contour GL * Zetec ATX * Tan on Black steelies--- +++JRSC M62 Under Construction+++ My big-a$$ mod list.

Re: Intake Manifold Gasket Replacement #1317492 07/03/05 05:14 AM
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 21,653 Albany, Georgia K Kremithefrog I have no life
Kremithefrog I have no life K Joined: May 2002 Posts: 21,653 Albany, Georgia	The way you post is awesome. It's like all proper and stuff. 98.5 SVT 91 Escort GT (almost sold) 96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve) FS: SVT rear sway bar WTB: Very cheap beater CEG Dragon Run - October 13-15

Re: Intake Manifold Gasket Replacement #1317493 07/03/05 05:46 AM
Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,224 Inbetween turbo and super land... B ButtonPuncher_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er
ButtonPuncher_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er B Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,224 Inbetween turbo and super land...	Originally posted by Kremithefrog: The way you post is awesome. It's like all proper and stuff. LOL! Thanks! I forgot to mention earlier... The easiest way to get ALL of the gunk out of the intake manifold is to soak in Castrol Superclean. That stuff is GREAT! I want to Wal-Mart and cleaned off the shelf. I think I used 9 gallons and completely dunked the intake manifold in it. A day later and the thing looked brand spanking new. (I think it was like $3 a gallon, so $30 total wasn't too bad.) BTW, you need 1/2" heater hose, not 3/8". I goofed. BP Ben ---'96 Contour GL * Zetec ATX * Tan on Black steelies--- +++JRSC M62 Under Construction+++ My big-a$$ mod list.

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