Intake manifold clamp removal

CBS · Sun, Jun-07-2009, 06:05:01 AM

Just reef on it.

kkamakasi · Sun, Jun-07-2009, 06:08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by CBS

Just reef on it.

??
what does that mean?

Itsablurr · Sun, Jun-07-2009, 06:35:25 AM

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Originally Posted by kkamakasi

so once the clamps are off they can't be re-used?
i tried putting the old ones back on after installing the OEM plenum back on the car after removing the delage airbox but couldn't get the original clamps back on...

sure you can re-use them.

I've had mine on and off numerous times. To take them off just squeeze with a pair of pliers and pop off with a small flathead. To put them back on just squeeze closed slightly with your fingers so you can fit the pliers, then squeeze, and you should hear a nice snap when they clamp closed. Piece of cake.

...or you can also get the tool like cali posted.

carpainterinaz · Mon, Jun-08-2009, 12:04:14 AM

just read this post and decided to add to it just replaced my starter in my m car those pliers in the picture work great got a set on the snap-on truck for like 18 dollars as far as the clamps go they can be reused but for any one looking i bought 6 from the dealer with my bodyshop price for 2$ a peice list is only like 2.50 the part number for them are 11 61 7 831 745 they call them muffler clamps but they are the right parts i didnt have to use them but have them for the next time if i need them

OptionLessM · Thu, Jun-11-2009, 03:57:32 AM

are you selling that delage airbox you took off?

pm'd

kkamakasi · Thu, Jun-11-2009, 11:14:21 AM

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Originally Posted by OptionLessM

are you selling that delage airbox you took off?

pm'd

sold... long time ago

kkamakasi · Thu, Jun-11-2009, 11:16:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Itsablurr

sure you can re-use them.

I've had mine on and off numerous times. To take them off just squeeze with a pair of pliers and pop off with a small flathead. To put them back on just squeeze closed slightly with your fingers so you can fit the pliers, then squeeze, and you should hear a nice snap when they clamp closed. Piece of cake.

...or you can also get the tool like cali posted.

is it going to be easier to PUT THE CLAMPS BACK ON with this tool?

Surk///M · Thu, Jun-11-2009, 12:03:24 PM

I just removed my Intake manifold to clean T-bodies and replace front TPS.. took clamps off with screwdriver, but almost impossible to put back without those Lisle pliers.. def a must for $20, made remove-install simple..cyl 5-6 are only tricky ones..i also used new clamps, but if you use this tool to remove--you should be able to re-use original clamps..

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Originally Posted by kkamakasi

is it going to be easier to PUT THE CLAMPS BACK ON with this tool?

Fastdog911 · Thu, Jun-11-2009, 05:00:37 PM

if you do botch it up the part # is11617831745 63mm

jyi · Mon, Dec-14-2009, 05:10:50 PM

There are two types of clamps. The one closer to the throttle body is slightly bigger and the design is different. As you can see from the two different part numbers.. Part #3 and Part #15

The clamps closer to the throttle body (Part #15 in the picture above), I can figure out how to put it back on as the design is simple enough so that I know where to place the Lisle tool to snap it back into place. However the clamps further away from the throttle body (Part #3) has a different design so I'm not sure how to use the Lisle tool to put it back on. Can someone chime in?

Sun, Jun-07-2009, 06:05:01 AM	#11
CBS Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,842 Reputation: 0 Location: St. Louis	Just reef on it. __________________

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Fastdog911 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,406 Reputation: 0 Location: Overland Park	if you do botch it up the part # is11617831745 63mm __________________ [IMG]2002 SMG, Topaz Blue, BHS pulleys, all options. UUC Exhaust, GC Sway bars, SS lines, BHP Pads F1 paddles, GSP brake pedal, Huber Optik 20%, Iforged rims and a bunch of other things.. FOR SALE! 1970 911T Tangerine 1972 911T Albert Blue

Mon, Dec-14-2009, 05:10:50 PM	#20
jyi Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 260 Reputation: 0	There are two types of clamps. The one closer to the throttle body is slightly bigger and the design is different. As you can see from the two different part numbers.. Part #3 and Part #15 The clamps closer to the throttle body (Part #15 in the picture above), I can figure out how to put it back on as the design is simple enough so that I know where to place the Lisle tool to snap it back into place. However the clamps further away from the throttle body (Part #3) has a different design so I'm not sure how to use the Lisle tool to put it back on. Can someone chime in? Last edited by jyi; Mon, Dec-14-2009 at 05:15:14 PM.

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carpainterinaz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Age: 37 Posts: 65 Reputation: 0 Location: tempe	just read this post and decided to add to it just replaced my starter in my m car those pliers in the picture work great got a set on the snap-on truck for like 18 dollars as far as the clamps go they can be reused but for any one looking i bought 6 from the dealer with my bodyshop price for 2$ a peice list is only like 2.50 the part number for them are 11 61 7 831 745 they call them muffler clamps but they are the right parts i didnt have to use them but have them for the next time if i need them

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