> Can you replace an intake manifold gasket without completely removing the headers? (Unbolt headers one at a time and rep

Can you replace an intake manifold gasket without completely removing the headers? (Unbolt headers one at a time and rep

Posted at: 2015-01-07 
Headers go on the exhaust. Manifolds and plenums go on the intake. I'd remove the intake manifold to clean the mating surfaces that the gasket seals due to the fact old gasket material will be on them. That causes a bigger leak than what you already have so you'll just make it worse!

Count on it. The intake manifold gaskets have absolutely nothing to do with the headers.

You don't need to mess w/ the heads to swap an intake manifold gasket, so why would you unbolt the exhaust manifolds/headers?

The headers would typically be on the opposite side of the head on a V styled engine and would not even interfere on an inline engine, even if the intake and exhaust are on the same side of the head unless the intake and exhaust are one part.

On a 350 the intake manifold is on one side of the head(s) and the headers are on the other side of the heads). If you don't understand how it is even put together - back away from the wrenches.

although...incase you do face a problem, try getting a Liquid Version of the Gasket.

its a tube with Orange Colored cream that can be applied in place of the gasket....you the shut the gasket and as the engine heats up ....it'll automatically dry up the Cream and you'll have a fresh gasket.

but getting this off for your next service is not that easy. you'll have to scrape off each bit with a sharp object and probably rinse that area in Diesel

Yes , the headers do not interfere with the intake for my engine.

Get some drop ins, you just drop em in, and later, drop em in again

but the intake? it's up on top.

Just to be safe, go ahead and unbolt the headers. lol

I am sure that depends on the type of engine you have like a I4 or a V6 would be completely different .

its an 89 Formula 350 tpi. just seemed to not be enough room when i took a look

sure you can ! the headers are bolted to the heads, not the intake !

You are looking at the wrong end of the horse I think.