Working and Painting the Intake manifold

[rida125]

Ok so this may be a set of noob questions, but i would like to paint my intake manifold

1. When taking the intake mani off, is there anything that is under pressure or anything that i will have to keep track of, or is it just super easy and all i havt to do is just unscrew the bolts and pull it off.

2. If its really easy to take the Intake mani off, What would i need to do to prep the surface for paint?

3. Ok and when it comes to paint, Could i just go to an auto part store and buy that paint that can stand heat up to like 500 degrees in the rattle can and just use that to paint it, or what should i use?

SO please help me out with this, it seems like its an easier project to take on and it would only take a day or so in the garage.

[Gr1m]

the best thing would be to get it powdercoated but thats more expensive then a $3 rattlecan

[rida125]

Originally Posted by Gr1m

the best thing would be to get it powdercoated but thats more expensive then a $3 rattlecan

Do you know anything about pulling the intake mani off?

[bkathsalero]

Looks Like I inspired somebody!!!

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the air cleaner assembly cover.
Drain and recover the cooling system
Remove the exhaust gas recirculation(EGR) valve
Remove the brake vacuum pipe at the plenum.
Disconnect the fuel pressure regulator vacuum hose from the fuel pressure regulator and the PCV valve
Remove the secondary ignition wires from the spark plugs. .
Remove the secondary ignition wires from the harness at the plenum.
At the same time, remove the electronic ignition coil and module assembly, and the evaporative emissions (EVAP) canister purge solenoid.
Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor.
Disconnect the idle air control (IAC) sensor.
Disconnect the injector harness.
Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor.
Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor.
Disconnect the vacuum modulator.
Remove the manifold absolute pressure (MAP ) sensor vacuum line
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Remove the bolts
Remove the MAP sensor
Disconnect the coolant hoses from the throttle body.
Remove the upper intake manifold bolts.
Remove the upper intake manifold and gaskets.
Clean the gasket surfaces.

Installation Procedure

Install the upper intake manifold gaskets on the manifold. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Apply thread lock GM P/N 12345382 to the threads of the bolts. Install the upper intake manifold bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
Install the bolts
Install the MAP sensor vacuum line .
Connect the MAP sensor electrical connector.
Connect the vacuum modulator.
Install the vacuum hose to the fuel pressure regulator and the crankcase ventilation valve
Connect the throttle position (TP) sensor.
Connect the IAC.
Connect the injector harness.
Connect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor.
Connect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor.
Connect the coolant hoses from the throttle body.
Install the EVAP canister purge solenoid.
Install the electronic ignition coil and module assembly.
Install the secondary ignition wires to the spark plugs.
Install the secondary ignition wires to the harness at the plenum.
Install the EGR valve, if equipped.
Install the throttle body cable to the throttle body.
Install the cruise control cable to the throttle body.
Install the top half of the air cleaner assembly.
Install the brake vacuum pipe.
Fill the cooling system.
Connect the negative battery cable.
Inspect for proper fluid levels.
Inspect for leaks.

[rida125]

Ok so how much of this is actually nesecary to taking the intake mani off?
Is most that stuff just smaller main. Stuff?

[bkathsalero]

Thats the step by step walkthrough to get the manifold off

It dosn't just pop off

If you need help come find me in MN (Ill get it off in 5min)

[rida125]

Yeah LOL so you should come to my house this weekend and help me

[cherrington17]

look for the LIM walkthrough on gagt.com

the first several steps show you how to remove the upper mani



OR




click the link above my sig, and its in there.

[bkathsalero]

Or as customary you come to mine or my shop I work saturday. Shop is in eagan. I live in morristown. If you come to my shop you face the fact of neglect when customers/boss show up

[rida125]

Originally Posted by bkathsalero

Or as customary you come to mine or my shop I work saturday. Shop is in eagan. I live in morristown. If you come to my shop you face the fact of neglect when customers/boss show up

Ok so maybe and I don't know if your religious or anything but what if my parent said I could come down on Sunday would you wanna do it then? There could be a possibility that I could bring Atmosphere down if he wants to come.

[bkathsalero]

I'm very religious. I worship ALL CARS!!!! come on down

[rida125]

Originally Posted by bkathsalero

I'm very religious. I worship ALL CARS!!!! come on down

You should PM me were your address so i can like mapquest it, and i should have a foresure answer if i can come or not by later tonight.