PI Intake Swap *Help!*

[garrittpwl]

So it begins http://i.imgur.com/tTJ3JWS.jpg

I'm a little nervous as all the guys in this old thread talk about using the PI gaskets and getting terrible leaks, but the "how to" thread here that I plan on following says to use the PI gaskets and silicone the holes. Now I've also read that the generic red RTV leaks too, so I got the actual motorcraft grey RTV to do it with.

 

[lwarrior1016]

http://www.sn95forums.com/showthread.php?8467-PI-Intake-PI-Cams-Install-How-To

Look at the pictures in this thread that droptop made up. The one you posted, the guy didnt use enough rtv and its not exactly in the right spot. You will want to put rtv on the flat surface of the head so it seals the gasket. Then as 96blak54 said, make sure to let it sit a full day and cure before you run or drive the car.

Ill close with this, most of us had to do this twice because the first time leaked....

 

[garrittpwl]

http://www.sn95forums.com/showthread.php?8467-PI-Intake-PI-Cams-Install-How-To

Look at the pictures in this thread that droptop made up. The one you posted, the guy didnt use enough rtv and its not exactly in the right spot. You will want to put rtv on the flat surface of the head so it seals the gasket. Then as 96blak54 said, make sure to let it sit a full day and cure before you run or drive the car.

Ill close with this, most of us had to do this twice because the first time leaked....

Thank you!

 

[lwarrior1016]

Thank you!

Youre welcome

 

[96blak54]

Try to clean the water port with a good blast of carb cleaner and then alcohol rub it with paper towel. Blob that rtv on there! Set intake gasket on it with all the holes lined up making sure that blob has good contact with the gasket. Do this, you should be fine to add water 2 days later!

 

[garrittpwl]

Try to clean the water port with a good blast of carb cleaner and then alcohol rub it with paper towel. Blob that rtv on there! Set intake gasket on it with all the holes lined up making sure that blob has good contact with the gasket. Do this, you should be fine to add water 2 days later!

Okay!! Thanks! Taking it apart now. Next question, should I abide by this or can I clean my throttle body?

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[96blak54]

Clean the throttle off of intake. Dont want carb cleaner puddled in the intake

 

[garrittpwl]

Clean the throttle off of intake. Dont want carb cleaner puddled in the intake

Of course! Lol. Anyone wanna tell me what to do with this damn EGR tube before I murder it?

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[garrittpwl]

Just checking how everything lays out now. Would it be a bad idea to fill these old gasket alignment holes with silicone when I go to put it all back together?

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[garrittpwl]

Sry for repeated posts, but fuuuuu this water pump nipple, wasted almost 2 hours on the bastard. Finally out.

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[96blak54]

Working on cars is always so much fun

 

[garrittpwl]

Well now we wait till the rtv is dry.

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[DKblue98GT]

http://www.sn95forums.com/showthread.php?8467-PI-Intake-PI-Cams-Install-How-To

Look at the pictures in this thread that droptop made up. The one you posted, the guy didnt use enough rtv and its not exactly in the right spot. You will want to put rtv on the flat surface of the head so it seals the gasket. Then as 96blak54 said, make sure to let it sit a full day and cure before you run or drive the car.

Ill close with this, most of us had to do this twice because the first time leaked....

Definitely use the PI gaskets and do it like this. After the first time it leaks you will be a lot more thorough the next time...

 

[garrittpwl]

Definitely use the PI gaskets and do it like this. After the first time it leaks you will be a lot more thorough the next time...

I used PI gaskets and siliconed exactly like those photos. Fingers crossed, do it right do it once. Im waiting on the silicone to dry atm

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[garrittpwl]

Definitely use the PI gaskets and do it like this. After the first time it leaks you will be a lot more thorough the next time...

Filled it and fired up yesterday afternoon, no coolant leaks, idled fine and would rev/pull the car with 1/4 throttle but any more throttle resulted in a hesitation and some exhaust backfire out the right pipe. Checked everything a few times found no obvious causes, pulled the plugs, cylinders 2,3,4 looked stupid lean. So I pulled the intake again, bought new gaskets, new plugs, resealed it all last night. I left belt off(as to not pump any water in the block) and fired with no coolant for just a few seconds(<45 seconds) gave her a couple quick revs and NO hesitation or backfiring. So I'm fairly certain its good now, I'll fill with coolant in a few hours and update. You guys are all right lol. Seems no matter how thorough I tried to be, I was going to have to do it twice. I'm pretty good at it now though xD

 

[garrittpwl]

Filled with coolant today! No leaks yet, runs great! Guess you just have to do it twice!

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[lwarrior1016]

Filled with coolant today! No leaks yet, runs great! Guess you just have to do it twice!

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Doing it once only lets you know what has to be done. The second go around is when you get it right lol.

 

[Silver95bird]

How do you guys have so much trouble with this? I did it back in 03-04ish when it was first discovered, and it was still working ten years later when I got rid of the car. Where's the hard part? 1. Install screws inside pi runners2. JB weld/ epoxy runners around screws3. Sand/ port match to NPI gasket4. Small dab of rtv on coolant port (wasn't even sure it was necessary, did it just on recommendation)5. Reassemble.Best hp/time investment in an NPI car, hands down. One afternoon worth of work for eliminating the wheezy intake? Wish I'd done it sooner. Ironically, my current gt is desperately in need of the same treatment. I'll get around to it eventually, unless that 5.4 makes it in first...

 

[lwarrior1016]

How do you guys have so much trouble with this? I did it back in 03-04ish when it was first discovered, and it was still working ten years later when I got rid of the car. Where's the hard part? 1. Install screws inside pi runners2. JB weld/ epoxy runners around screws3. Sand/ port match to NPI gasket4. Small dab of rtv on coolant port (wasn't even sure it was necessary, did it just on recommendation)5. Reassemble.Best hp/time investment in an NPI car, hands down. One afternoon worth of work for eliminating the wheezy intake? Wish I'd done it sooner. Ironically, my current gt is desperately in need of the same treatment. I'll get around to it eventually, unless that 5.4 makes it in first...

We aren't using jb weld on anything. The only problem is discovering where the rtv actually needs to be.

 

[garrittpwl]

How do you guys have so much trouble with this? I did it back in 03-04ish when it was first discovered, and it was still working ten years later when I got rid of the car. Where's the hard part? 1. Install screws inside pi runners2. JB weld/ epoxy runners around screws3. Sand/ port match to NPI gasket4. Small dab of rtv on coolant port (wasn't even sure it was necessary, did it just on recommendation)5. Reassemble.Best hp/time investment in an NPI car, hands down. One afternoon worth of work for eliminating the wheezy intake? Wish I'd done it sooner. Ironically, my current gt is desperately in need of the same treatment. I'll get around to it eventually, unless that 5.4 makes it in first...

Well I was 13 when you did your first one xD and idk why but I had a massive air leak the first go round

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