2 Questions about intake manifold cleaning

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by paphillyman, Dec 14, 2018.

  1. paphillyman

    paphillyman Member

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    question #1 ) Did you guys get a new gasket in case you had to replace it or should you just get one to be sure and
    2) after taking the 4 bolts off to release the front of the manifold , was it stuck on pretty good or did it just release and do ya just bolt it back when when putting it back together ?
    3) after cleaning it with brakeclean , do you have to let it dry completely or is it ok to put it back on?
     
    #1 paphillyman, Dec 14, 2018
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    The first time I did the cleaning I got a new gasket, but it is a rubber type gasket, so unless you tear it or get cleaning solution on it, I’d reuse it.

    The manifold has 3 bolts and 2 nuts (your probably forgetting about the one that holds the dipstick in place as one of those) and it releases easily.

    I would let any parts I cleaned dry before reassembly.

    Good luck and keep us posted (y).
     
    #2 Raytheeagle, Dec 14, 2018
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    thanks for the quick response
     
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