I am ready to remove the intake manifold. I have left the fuel injectors undisturbed and elected to disconnect at the back of the fuel lines. Couple of questions: Should I expect the tube of the fuel pressure regulator (? the shiny cilinder on the fuel rail) to cause a snag ? I assume the small rubber pipe returns underneath the manifold to a catch can or fuel tank. I think I have everything but am not sure on the back side. I found 2 big vac connections, the fuel lines and the 3 round electrical connections plus the actuator to control the butterfly in the manifold (not sure of its technical English term....). Anything else? In the boxer world I would be a light featherweight. Can I carry it off by myself or should I already book an appointment at the doctor? Kr Michel Image Unavailable, Please Login
IIRC, when I removed the intake on my 456 I discovered what appeared to be an opening at the rear of the engine that put me in great fear of dropping a nut, washer or some other small item into it, and then being unable to remove it without pulling the engine. Was I imagining this? I never tried to eyeball it, due to accessibility issues, but "by feel" it seemed to be up fairly high on the rear of the engine, perhaps where it bolts up to the piece attached to it.
I'm curious to know if you were able to get all 24 nuts off with the fuel rails in place. The hose you ask about connected to the fuel pressure regulator can stay attached, it runs under the manifold and back up to the other side to the manifold.
Yes that was surprisingly easy. I have used this: The key is ofcourse the middle extension which is made from sort of spring wire. It also has the benefit of managing the force applied to the nut, a lot of the force is dissolved by the twisting of the extension. Ofcourse if you would have a stubborn bolt it might not work. Image Unavailable, Please Login
