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pyro install
what is the best way to pull the manifold to be drilled and tapped for the sender? I have the front end up on blocks, are there gaskets of some sort on the manifold and uppipe, cant find part number for any?
If you pull the wheel well liner does it help? It might for the upper bolts not sure. whats the easiest way to pull it and what is affected when you do?
I know some say to just drill and tap in place, but most recommend the removal of the manifold. Plus there are few shops to take it to. I had a fun time finding a shop that was willing to tap the intake for a boost fitting, seems that there are fewer and fewer machine shops around anymore.
thanks hank
If you pull the wheel well liner does it help? It might for the upper bolts not sure. whats the easiest way to pull it and what is affected when you do?
I know some say to just drill and tap in place, but most recommend the removal of the manifold. Plus there are few shops to take it to. I had a fun time finding a shop that was willing to tap the intake for a boost fitting, seems that there are fewer and fewer machine shops around anymore.
thanks hank
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Same here, no issues just go slow with minimal presure.
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Cargo Master
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Ok called aroundm 4 wheel parts will do it on thursday. One place wanted around $300 to do, gaskets I know run around $50 plus all my time. I dont have the tap etc so It would end up costing the same.
BTW most do not recommend using grease as it may cause the pieces to fall off in the manifold and if you try to suck out or use a magnet they may stay in place!
BTW most do not recommend using grease as it may cause the pieces to fall off in the manifold and if you try to suck out or use a magnet they may stay in place!
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What gaskets?
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Sounds like he is pulling the exhaust manifold off to tap it.If this is what you are doing there is no need to remove it to install the pyro.
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Pull the intake elbow. Be careful not to break the bolts. Pretty straight forward. The metal is soft. The exhaust manifold.... Use 2 or more drill bits. Start small work up. There will be very minimal shavings. Shouldn't be any issue at all. Grease on the bit is not nessisary nor is it nessisary to pull the exhaust manifold. Should take you about an hour. The drill bit and tap cost about 50-60 bucks. Found mine at orilleys.
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Did mine in place as well after reading several good threads on the subject. IIRC I used pyro location and egt probe and got some really good ones. I did not use grease and slowly increased bit sizes until it was the right diameter. Here's a thread of mine.
Insight CTS (The Good, The Bad and The Ugly) - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
PS If you pull it get new bolts
Insight CTS (The Good, The Bad and The Ugly) - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
PS If you pull it get new bolts
Last edited by Striderwv; Nov 29, 2010 at 04:27 PM. Reason: PS
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I also did mine in place..I purchased my 1/8" pipe tap w bit at Lowes for less than 10.00 bucks. As Lubbockguy1979 stated use 2 or more bits and work up to the size. I used my shop vac after every bit. I WOULDN'T USE ANY GREASE!!!
TAKE YOUR TIME DON"T RUSH!!!!!
TAKE YOUR TIME DON"T RUSH!!!!!
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Pull the intake elbow. Be careful not to break the bolts. Pretty straight forward. The metal is soft. The exhaust manifold.... Use 2 or more drill bits. Start small work up. There will be very minimal shavings. Shouldn't be any issue at all. Grease on the bit is not nessisary nor is it nessisary to pull the exhaust manifold. Should take you about an hour. The drill bit and tap cost about 50-60 bucks. Found mine at orilleys.
I mentioned that as well and he ignored it, some people like to learn the hard way.
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