[Healeys] Intake Manifold

[BJ8Healeys]

Hi, Dana -
There is a gasket between the intake and exhaust manifolds in the heat riser
area (where the intake is bolted to the exhaust), as well as between the
manifolds and the head.  If you are sure all the fasteners are removed, then
the manifold is probably stuck to the gaskets.  
You can spray some penetrating oil along the joint line, rap on the manifold
with a soft mallet or piece of wood to set up vibrations, repeat, and
eventually the stuck gaskets will release.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of dwestfa at aol.com
Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2008 4:15 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Intake Manifold

Hello,

I just pulled the carbs on my BJ8?to?have them?refurbished and was planning
on sending the intake manifold along as well to be cleaned.? I removed the
nuts attaching it to the block and the bolts attaching it to the exhaust
manifold.? However, the intake manifold is?completely stuck - it will not
move.

Any suggestions - or should I leave well enough alone and live with it as
is.

I'm a complete novice, so even the most basic advice is appreciated.? Thanks
in advance.

Best,
Dana

'65 BJ8