Need Help for Intake removal

[ILLDuster74]

I'm removing the stock intake from my 318 in my 74 Duster and can't get it off. Are there more than the 6 bolts per side holding it on? On can i chalk it up to the gaskets being on the engine for 30 years. Seriously this suck will have picture asap. Thanks for your help.

 

[doug 371]

remove 1 valve cover and pry away

 

[ILLDuster74]

Yup actually had to take them both off, don't think engines been apart in 30 years, love a virgin lol. Now only bad part is that i cracked the timing cover while prying. Anybody know where i can get that? I'll get a pic so everyone can laugh at me.

 

[ramcharger]

Summit has new ones or you can hit the boneyard. I was going to add "gently" when I first saw this post.

 

[70aarcuda]

jam a large screw driver between the block and intake just above the timing chain cover....then hit the screw driver with hammer....break seal.

 

[RedFish]

Thats where a service manual pays for itself. You can get a lot of help and info on the web. You also get "DOH ! Forgot to tell you dont pry against the timing cover" and other small details like that even if you don't get laughed at.

 

[edbux]

I was concerned when he said "6 bolts"...

 

[moper]

I was concerned when he said "6 bolts"...

That makes 2 of us....lol

 

[ILLDuster74]

This sucks don't drop anything on this spot of your car lol. BFHs make BFholes.

Is this fatal?

 

[jwsewell]

This sucks don't drop anything on this spot of your car lol. BFHs make BFholes.

Is this fatal?View attachment 46642

The timing chain cover is dead!!
Now you just have a good excuse to change the timing chain!! :cheers: Which is a good idea anyway!

 

[MopaR&D]

+1 on the timing chain. Trust me on this, you don't want to find out for yourself...