EL Camino V8-267 4.4L (1982)
Intake Manifold: Service and Repair
Fig.11 Intake Manifold Tightening Sequence V8-267, 305, 350, 400
V8 ENGINES EXC. V8-454
Caballero & El Camino
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable, then drain cooling system.
2.
Remove air cleaner.
3.
If applicable, disconnect C3 wiring harness and position aside.
4.
Remove heater and radiator hoses, then the upper alternator bracket.
5.
Disconnect all vacuum hoses and electrical connections that will interfere with manifold removal.
6.
Disconnect accelerator linkage, cables and fuel line from carburetor.
7.
If necessary, remove spark plug wires from right cylinder head.
8.
Remove distributor.
9.
Remove carburetor, if necessary.
10.
If equipped with A/C, remove compressor brace and bracket, then position compressor aside.
11.
Remove intake manifold attaching bolts, then the intake manifold.
12.
Reverse procedure to install, using new gaskets and seals. Coat front and rear ridges of cylinder case with a 3/16 inch bead of RTV sealant. Extend
bead 1/2 inch up each cylinder head to retain side gaskets, then seal around all water passages. Torque manifold bolts to specification in sequence
shown in Fig. 11.
