When R&Ring the intake manifold, what did you use as guide pins to help settle in intake back into the vehicle without disturbing the RTV in the front and rear?

I've read about this but never seen a picture of it or anything specific that works well for re-seating the intake.

Thanks,

 

Real thin dowel rod maybe? Not a lot of room in the back to lift over a dowel tho.

 

I bought a couple of bolts from Home Depot and cut the heads off. I have heard of using a dowel as well, but I wanted zero play.

 

3/8”-16 threaded rod or studs.....

from Shoebox

http://shbox.com/ci/ci296.jpg

 

Thanks! How many did you all use, the 4 corners?

 

Look at Shoebox's photo - you only need two. They can’t be real thin because that would allow the manifold to slide as it contacted/compressed the sealant.

 

I got it now thanks, I looked at it closer and see which ones need threaded rod.

 

4 also would not work because of the angle.

 

Ok, thanks for the heads up. You have an RTV preference?

 

Ultra black or the right stuff.

make sure to follow the rtv instructions:

Assemble wet, only tighten the bolts hand tight, wait an hour.

Torque the bolts in 2 passes: http://shbox.com/ci/intake_sequence.jpg

Allow a full 24 hours to cure.

 

Right on, will do.