EL Camino V6-229 3.8L VIN 9 (1984)
Exhaust Manifold: Service and Repair
V6 ENGINES
CABALLERO & EL CAMINO
V6-229
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable, then remove air cleaner.
2.
If removing right side manifold, disconnect heat stove pipe.
3.
Remove spark plug wires and heatshield, if necessary, then raise and support vehicle.
4.
Disconnect exhaust pipe from manifold, then lower vehicle.
5.
If removing right side manifold, disconnect EFE valve vacuum hose, if equipped, then remove oil dipstick tube retainer, if necessary.
6.
If removing left side manifold, remove A/C compressor and power steering pump brackets, if equipped.
7.
Remove exhaust manifold attaching bolts, then the exhaust manifold.
8.
Reverse procedure to install, using new gasket.